Display Adapter (Noun)
Meaning
(computer science) an electronic device that converts information in memory to video output to a display.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The computer's display adapter was outdated and needed to be replaced with a newer model to support higher resolutions.
- The graphics card acted as a display adapter, converting digital data into analog signals for the monitor.
- A separate display adapter was required to connect the old computer to the new high-definition display.
- The display adapter settings in the control panel allowed users to adjust the resolution and refresh rate of their monitor.
- The laptop's built-in display adapter was not powerful enough to handle the demands of the graphics-intensive game.