head-up display
A 'head-up display' (HUD) projects critical information onto a transparent screen, allowing users to stay focused on their primary task, commonly used in vehicles, aircraft, and video games.
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Definition
C1Aviation
(technical, academic)A semitransparent screen that shows flight data in the pilot's line of sight.
Example
- The pilot relied on the head-up display to monitor altitude and speed without looking down.
B2Automotive
(technical, common)A transparent screen on a vehicle's windshield that displays driving information.
Example
- The head-up display showed the car's speed and navigation directions directly on the windshield.
B2Gaming
(informal, slang)An overlay on the game screen showing player stats and game status.
Example
- The game's head-up display included the player's health and ammo count.
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