viewport

/ˈvaɪpɔːrt/

Definitions

1. noun

A visual area displayed on a display screen, typically a web browser window, that shows the content of a web page.

“The web developer adjusted the viewport settings to improve the website’s mobile responsiveness.”

2. noun

The visible area of a window or other opening, especially one that can be adjusted to control the amount of light entering a room.

“She adjusted the viewport of the skylight to let more sunlight into the room.”

3. noun

In computer graphics, a viewport is a rectangular area that displays a portion of a 3D scene.

“The game’s viewport was set to show the player’s character from a first-person perspective.”

4. verb

To adjust the settings of a viewport to control what is displayed on a screen.

“You can viewport your website to make it more user-friendly on mobile devices.”

Synonyms

  • display
  • window

Antonyms

  • blind
  • obstruction