showcommand
nounUK /ˈʃəʊkəˌmɑːnd/
US /ˈʃoʊkəˌmænd/
A showcommand is an instruction that tells a computer to display something on the screen.
The teacher typed a showcommand to make the picture appear on every monitor.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A command in a program that reveals hidden information or settings.
He used a showcommand to uncover the secret menu options.
3. An order given during a performance to signal that a display or effect should begin.
The stage manager's showcommand cued the lights and backdrop.
4. A directive in a command-line tool that lists available options or data.
Typing the showcommand listed all connected devices.