noun Uncommon

screenshot

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Screenshot (noun) means an image capturing what is shown on a computer or smartphone screen at a particular moment. Example: “Can you send me a screenshot of the error message?”

noun

An image capturing what is shown on a computer or smartphone screen at a particular moment.

"Can you send me a screenshot of the error message?"

"She took a screenshot of the chat before it disappeared."

"The tutorial includes screenshots for every step."

verb

To capture an image of what is currently shown on a screen.

"I screenshotted the receipt so I wouldn't lose it."

"Just screenshot the confirmation page for your records."

"He screenshots interesting tweets to save for later."

How to use screenshot

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA screenshot is a picture of whatever is on your screen right now.

When to use it

It is an informal, everyday computing term suited to casual and technical writing alike.

Memory tip

Say 'take a screenshot' for the noun, or just 'screenshot it' when using the word as a verb.

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Common pairings

take a screenshot send a screenshot screenshot of attach a screenshot

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Can you send me a _____ of the error message?

Etymology

The word joins 'screen' with 'shot', using 'shot' in its photography sense of a single captured exposure.

Origin: English

Synonyms

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screen capture screengrab

Frequently asked questions

What is a screenshot?

It is an image that captures exactly what is displayed on a computer or phone screen at a given moment.

Is 'screenshot' also a verb?

Yes, you can use it as a verb meaning to capture an image of your screen, as in 'screenshot this page'.

What is the past tense of screenshot?

Both 'screenshotted' and the unchanged form 'screenshot' are used as the past tense, though 'screenshotted' is more common.

What is the meaning of screenshot?

"screenshot" (noun) means an image capturing what is shown on a computer or smartphone screen at a particular moment.

Example sentences

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She took a screenshot of the error message and sent it to support.

The screenshot showed the price before it changed.

Save a screenshot of your booking confirmation just in case.

He posted a screenshot of the conversation online.

On most phones you take a screenshot by pressing two buttons at once.

To take a full page screenshot of a long web page in one click, a browser extension can capture the whole page and let you edit it before you save.

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