Meaning & use

OSD

noun·Everyday

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An on-screen display, a menu or set of graphical controls overlaid on a screen, typically used to adjust settings on monitors, TVs, or other electronic devices.

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He pressed the remote's menu button to bring up the TV's OSD and adjust the brightness.

The monitor's OSD lets users switch between different color profiles.

A note on using this word

"OSD" is a common abbreviation in consumer electronics, referring to the on-device interface used for adjusting settings without an external device.

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