define console
Top definition. console. 1) A text-mode environment, which, depending on the operating system, may be used locally (as is the case for most DOS sessions) or remotely (via ssh). 2) A computer intended for limited user interaction, such as the NES or the Playstation.
(1) The combination of display monitor and keyboard (or other device that allows input). Another term for console is terminal. The term console usually refers to a terminal attached to a minicomputer or mainframe and used to monitor the status of the system. (2) Another term for monitor or display screen.