A video card, also known as a graphics card, is an essential component in any computer system as it allows for the display of graphics and images on a monitor. However, there are various synonyms that can be used to refer to this crucial component. Such words include Video Adapter, Video Controller, Display Adapter, Graphics Adapter, Graphics Card, and GPU (Graphics Processing Unit). Each of these terms essentially describes the same thing- a dedicated hardware component that is responsible for rendering images and transmitting them to the display device- and are used interchangeably depending on the context. Having a sound understanding of these synonyms can help in easy communication between computer technicians and end users.