Meaning of the word split-screen in English

What does split-screen mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

split-screen

US /ˈsplɪt.skriːn/
UK /ˈsplɪt.skriːn/
"split-screen" picture

Noun

1.

a display on a computer or television screen that is divided into two or more sections, each showing different content simultaneously

Example:
The gamer used a split-screen to play with a friend on the same console.
The news channel often uses split-screen to show live reports from two different locations.

Verb

1.

to divide a computer or television screen into two or more sections

Example:
The software allows you to split-screen your desktop for better multitasking.
We need to split-screen the video feed to monitor both cameras simultaneously.
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