A Video Display Terminal is a piece of electronic equipment used to display visuals on a screen. There are several other terms used to refer to this kind of device, including video display unit, monitor, screen, and display device. The term display screen, display monitor, and computer screen are all synonyms for a video display terminal. Other synonyms include visual display unit, video terminal, and computer display. Essentially, all of these terms refer to a device that displays computer-generated graphics, text, and images on a screen. These terms are interchangeable and can be used interchangeably in most contexts.