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Definition of screencast

screencast

/ˈskriːnkæst/
screen · cast
Plural:screencasts
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Past Simple:screencast
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Past Participle:screencast
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Present Participle:screencasting
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screencast Lexical Profile

screencast Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A digital video recording of the output displayed on a computer or mobile device screen, often accompanied by audio narration and used for tutorials or presentations.

Example

"The instructor uploaded a ten-minute screencast demonstrating how to configure the software."

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• verb

1

To record and transmit or share a digital video of a computer or mobile device screen, typically with audio commentary.

Example

"She decided to screencast her troubleshooting process so the support team could see the exact error."

2

To wirelessly transmit or mirror the display of a computer or mobile device onto a larger screen, such as a television or projector.

Example

"You can screencast the presentation directly from your tablet to the conference room monitor."

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• Nearby Words

screed
screen
screencap
screencast
screener
screenful
screening

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 2004 by technology columnist Jon Udell and his readers as a blend of "screen" and "broadcast" (modeled on "podcast").

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Screencast. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/screencast
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