(1) An input/output (I/O) device for a computer that has a keyboard and mouse for input and a video screen for output. Older terminals did not have a mouse and used a printer for output. See dumb terminal and ATM machine.
(2) Any entrance or exit node for input or output; for example, a scanner or camera for input or a monitor or printer for output.
(2) Any entrance or exit node for input or output; for example, a scanner or camera for input or a monitor or printer for output.
 | Reproduced with permission from Computer Desktop Encyclopedia. Copyright (c) 1981-2008 The Computer Language Company Inc. All rights reserved. |
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