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(1) An input/output (I/O) device for a computer that has a keyboard for input and a video screen for output. Older terminals used a printer for output. See dumb terminal and ATM machine.

(2) An input device, such as a scanner or video camera.

(3) An output device in a network, such as a monitor or printer.

(4) A connector used to attach a wire. The wire is fastened by a pressure clip of some type or by tightening a screw. See bindings.

1.(hardware)terminal - An electronic or electromechanical device for entering data into a computer or a communications system and displaying data received. Early terminals were called teletypes, later ones VDUs. Typically a terminal communicates with the computer via a serial line.
2.(electronics)terminal - The end of a line where signals are either transmitted or received, or a point along the length of a line where the signals are made available to apparatus.
3.(electronics)terminal - Apparatus to send and/or receive signals on a line.
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