characterdisplay
nounUK /ˈkær.ək.tə dɪˌspleɪ/
US /ˈker.ək.tɚ dɪˌspleɪ/
A character display is a screen that shows letters, numbers, and simple symbols.
The calculator has a small character display that shows the numbers you type.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A display that shows one character at a time, like on an old digital clock.
The digital clock's character display showed the time in bright red numbers.
3. The way a person's personality or qualities are shown to others.
Her kindness was a true character display during the school play.
4. A feature in a computer program that shows text characters on the screen.
The game uses a character display to show your score and lives.