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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A monitor screen that can detect and respond to something, such as a finger or stylus, pressing on it.

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  • noun Alternative spelling of touch screen.

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  • noun a computer display that enables the user to interact with the computer by touching areas on the screen

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touch +‎ screen

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