alphanumeric display
nounUK /ˌæl.fə.njuːˈmer.ɪk dɪˈspleɪ/
US /ˌæl.fə.nuːˈmer.ɪk dɪˈspleɪ/
A screen that shows letters and numbers.
The calculator has an alphanumeric display that shows both digits and letters.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A display capable of showing both alphabetic characters and numerals, often used in electronic devices.
The old pager used a small alphanumeric display to show short messages.
3. A visual output device that presents text and numeric data rather than graphics.
Engineers checked the alphanumeric display for error codes.
4. A screen on a device that shows letters and numbers for user interaction.
The microwave's alphanumeric display flashed the time and a reminder.