Teleprompter
noun
A device that displays scrolling text for a person to read out loud, especially used by television presenters and actors.
The news anchors used a teleprompter to read the latest news headlines.
Often appears as...
- use a teleprompter
- read from a teleprompter
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A device that displays scrolling text for a person to read out loud, especially used by television presenters and actors.
The news anchors used a teleprompter to read the latest news headlines.
Often appears as...
- use a teleprompter
- read from a teleprompter
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Broadcasting Tool
Teleprompters are primarily used in TV and video production to help speakers deliver their lines flawlessly.
The documentary host relied on a teleprompter to maintain a steady flow of information.
Pro Tip 2/3Public Speaking
Teleprompters can also be used by public speakers to ensure they cover all points without memorizing.
During his speech, the mayor glanced at the teleprompter to remember all the key topics.
Pro Tip 3/3Behind the Scenes
While it seems presenters are looking at the audience, they are often reading from a teleprompter.
It appeared she made eye contact, but she was actually reading from a teleprompter.
Pro Tip 1/3Broadcasting Tool
Teleprompters are primarily used in TV and video production to help speakers deliver their lines flawlessly.
The documentary host relied on a teleprompter to maintain a steady flow of information.
Pro Tip 2/3Public Speaking
Teleprompters can also be used by public speakers to ensure they cover all points without memorizing.
During his speech, the mayor glanced at the teleprompter to remember all the key topics.
Pro Tip 3/3Behind the Scenes
While it seems presenters are looking at the audience, they are often reading from a teleprompter.
It appeared she made eye contact, but she was actually reading from a teleprompter.
Pro Tip 1/3Broadcasting Tool
Teleprompters are primarily used in TV and video production to help speakers deliver their lines flawlessly.
The documentary host relied on a teleprompter to maintain a steady flow of information.
Pro Tip 2/3Public Speaking
Teleprompters can also be used by public speakers to ensure they cover all points without memorizing.
During his speech, the mayor glanced at the teleprompter to remember all the key topics.
Pro Tip 3/3Behind the Scenes
While it seems presenters are looking at the audience, they are often reading from a teleprompter.
It appeared she made eye contact, but she was actually reading from a teleprompter.
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Quote examples
Tony Khan
Bangladeshi Chef
When you see a guy reading off a teleprompter or a mental teleprompter, just trying to recite a script or trying to look up in the air when you forget a line. It is hard to suspend disbelief when the wrestler doesn't believe in the real-life situation that is unfolding.
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Ted Turner
American Businessman
I'm a very good thinker, but I sometimes grab the wrong word. I say something I didn't think through adequately. I mean, I don't type my speeches, then sit up there and read them off the teleprompter, you know. I wing it.
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Katy Tur
American Journalist
Let me clarify a few things about TV news on the national level at NBC and MSNBC. We write our own stories. There is no teleprompter for reporters. No traveling makeup artists or stylists. And there is very little sleep.
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Nicole Kidman
Australian Actress
I never wore glasses except when I had to read a teleprompter at an awards show or drive, so I didn't notice much. I could exist in my head. It was kind of my escape from the world and my protection.
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John Ridley
American Director
Awards shows have devolved into self-parodies - liberals in limos, corny insider jokes delivered by the hosts among bad teleprompter reading from the some of the best thespians on the planet.
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David Herbert Donald
American Historian
And, finally, Lincoln was not a good impromptu speaker; he was at his best when he could read from a carefully prepared manuscript. Though maybe a teleprompter could have helped that!
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Mark McKinnon
American Businessman
Voters are looking for credibility and are wary of polish. At the end of the day, it doesn't really matter which candidate can more deftly read a teleprompter.
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Rick Perry
American Politician
If you're looking for a slick politician or a guy with great teleprompter skills, we already have that. He's destroying our economy. I'm a doer, not a talker.
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Linda Sarsour
American Activist
Reading a teleprompter is not what makes you presidential. It's your actions that you take, and it's democracy.
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Jimmy Buffett
American Singer
I always said that I wouldn't use a teleprompter, and if I start to sing real flat, I'll hang it up.
Quote examples
Tony Khan
Bangladeshi Chef
When you see a guy reading off a teleprompter or a mental teleprompter, just trying to recite a script or trying to look up in the air when you forget a line. It is hard to suspend disbelief when the wrestler doesn't believe in the real-life situation that is unfolding.
Quote examples
Ted Turner
American Businessman
I'm a very good thinker, but I sometimes grab the wrong word. I say something I didn't think through adequately. I mean, I don't type my speeches, then sit up there and read them off the teleprompter, you know. I wing it.
Quote examples
Katy Tur
American Journalist
Let me clarify a few things about TV news on the national level at NBC and MSNBC. We write our own stories. There is no teleprompter for reporters. No traveling makeup artists or stylists. And there is very little sleep.
Quote examples
Nicole Kidman
Australian Actress
I never wore glasses except when I had to read a teleprompter at an awards show or drive, so I didn't notice much. I could exist in my head. It was kind of my escape from the world and my protection.
Quote examples
John Ridley
American Director
Awards shows have devolved into self-parodies - liberals in limos, corny insider jokes delivered by the hosts among bad teleprompter reading from the some of the best thespians on the planet.
Quote examples
David Herbert Donald
American Historian
And, finally, Lincoln was not a good impromptu speaker; he was at his best when he could read from a carefully prepared manuscript. Though maybe a teleprompter could have helped that!
Quote examples
Mark McKinnon
American Businessman
Voters are looking for credibility and are wary of polish. At the end of the day, it doesn't really matter which candidate can more deftly read a teleprompter.
Quote examples
Rick Perry
American Politician
If you're looking for a slick politician or a guy with great teleprompter skills, we already have that. He's destroying our economy. I'm a doer, not a talker.
Quote examples
Linda Sarsour
American Activist
Reading a teleprompter is not what makes you presidential. It's your actions that you take, and it's democracy.
Quote examples
Jimmy Buffett
American Singer
I always said that I wouldn't use a teleprompter, and if I start to sing real flat, I'll hang it up.
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