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Screen vs Screens

Both 'screen' and 'screens' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Screen' is used when referring to a single display or protective layer, while 'screens' is used when talking about multiple displays or protective layers.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 1350 views

Screen

This is correct when referring to a single display or protective layer.

Use 'screen' when talking about a single display on a device or a protective layer that shields something.

Examples:

The phone screen is cracked.
The laptop screen is too bright.

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JOJO: The Finger Screen sits on a weight-sensitive plate.
We've got to get the Finger Screen.
& kappname; Game Screen Overview.
The Main Screen, Viewing File Status and Updating
One click of this button and the Finger Screen will self-destruct.
Toggles the Full Screen mode on and off.
In this section you can select the Screen used to display the presentation.
Sorry we couldn't save the Finger Screen.
Screen size multiplier for horizontal virtual size
The & kde; Control Center Screen
Name the new action, & eg; Next Virtual Screen
Ctrl; Shift; F: Switches into Full Screen Mode.
I told them I'd give them a demo of the Finger Screen.
The & kde; & systemsettings; Screen
Finish Screen. All done. Except if the & im; system requires authorization (such as ICQ) to add a contact to your list - in which case, you'll be prompted after the wizard exits.
The equation is complicated. It needs Rs, the result of Screen mode:
- What is it in "New Screen and Stage"?
Certificate number 06842/A1 EC concerned Combined High Velocity Pressure/Vacuum Relief Valve with Flame Screen of types HPV 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8, while certificate 09149/A2 EC concerned type HPV 10.
Full Screen: Switches to Full Screen Mode.
Default Screen is the screen marked as default in the xinerama configuration.

Alternatives:

display
monitor
panel
protector

Screens

This is correct when referring to multiple displays or protective layers.

Use 'screens' when talking about more than one display on devices or multiple protective layers.

Examples:

The cinema has multiple screens.
The windows have screens to keep insects out.

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Screens, Televisions, LCD photo frames, Monitors, Laptops, Notebooks.
"Teens 'n Screens, What Would Jesus Tweet?"
I hate that stereotype that black people yell at movie screens.
These screens, they're monitoring something.
So, I've labeled the screens broadcasting from personnel.
The only king you've got a shot with is the King of Big Screens.
CEN | EN 12254:1998 Screens for laser working places - Safety requirements and testing | 14.8.2003 | - | |
A panel applet for resizing and reorientating X screens.
It might end up on all of the screens.
I read that looking at stuff just on screens actually inhibits reading comprehension.
You'll glimmer on thousands of screens around the globe.
I wouldn't mind some of those flat screens.
Okay, tell me what the control screens are saying.
These days everyone wants a responsive design that adjusts itself to different screens.
This is where he came to understand the truth behind those screens.
A sea of glowing screens attached to your coffee shop like barnacles.
You must get terrible headaches looking at the screens all day long.
I've seen these new radar screens, Major.
For the show in Moscow, they had used seven screens.
Put a detention order on all the screens for Tipper Malone.

Alternatives:

displays
monitors
panels
protectors

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