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widget

noun

  1. abstract name for a unit of production
  2. computer graphical interface element
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈwɪd͡ʒ.ɪt/

noun

Etymology: Blend of window + gadget.

  1. Any one of the components of a computer application's graphical user interface, such as a Cancel button or text input box that a user interacts with.
  2. A small applet that can be placed on the desktop or in a sidebar, etc.

    This weather widget shows the current temperature.