What is another word for visual display unit?
Pronunciation: [vˈɪʒuːə͡l dɪsplˈe͡ɪ jˈuːnɪt] (IPA) 
A visual display unit (VDU) is a device that displays computer-generated images and data. However, there are many synonyms for VDU that are commonly used. One such synonym is monitor, which is derived from the old-fashioned CRT monitors used in the early days of computing. Other synonyms include display screen, computer screen, video display, and display monitor. These terms are used interchangeably to refer to the same device. With the advancement of technology, newer terms such as flat screen and LCD screen have come into use, but they still refer to the same basic concept of a VDU. Whatever name is used, the VDU is an essential part of any computer system.
