1. An electronic or electromechanical device for entering data into a computer or a communicationSSyStem and diSplaying data received. Early terminalS were called teletypeS, later oneSVDUS. Typically a terminal communicateS with the computer via a Serial line. 2. S> The end of a line where SignalS are either tranSmitted or received, or a point along the length of a line where the SignalS are made available to apparatuS. 3. S> ApparatuS to Send and/or receive SignalS on a line. (1995-10-02)
