Ausgabegerät

output device

noun OWS-gah-beh-geh-raet Rare

Usage Note

Ausgabegerät is any hardware component that outputs information from a computer, such as a monitor, printer, or speakers. It is contrasted with Eingabegerät (input device) in computing education.

Examples

"Monitore und Drucker gelten als klassische Ausgabegeräte."

Natural Translation

Monitors and printers are considered classic output devices.

Literal Translation

Monitors and printers count as classic output-devices.

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