Teleprompter

/ˈtɛlɪˌprɑmptər/ noun

Definition

A device that displays a speaker's script on a screen, allowing them to read prepared words while appearing to speak naturally to an audience.

Etymology

A blend of 'tele-' (far, television) and 'prompter' (one who prompts/reminds). It was invented in the 1950s for television broadcasting.

Kelly Says

The teleprompter revolutionized TV because it let politicians, news anchors, and performers read scripts while maintaining eye contact with cameras—it's why smooth-talking TV personalities seem to speak without notes.

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