Definition

The total amount of content that can be displayed on a screen at one time.

Example

I can only see one screenful of data at a time on my computer.

Conversation

Did you see how many emails I had in my inbox?

Yeah, that’s a whole screenful of messages!

I know, it's overwhelming to sort through all that.

You should try organizing them into folders — it might help clear that screenful.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Screenful → It is formed from "screen" (from Old English *scrēan*, meaning to shield or protect) and "-ful" (meaning full of). The word "screenful" means full of screen or the amount that a screen can display.

Memory Tip

Think of a screen that is 'full of' information or content — that's what screenful means.

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