progress bar
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of progress bar
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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As Stephen Buffardi was transferring photos to his new phone, the progress bar reached halfway - then it crashed.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2025
If the progress bar for the update appears stuck or paused, don’t unplug your Apple TV.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 14, 2021
The on-demand feature also spaces out ads fairly well, letting you know where they'll pop up on the progress bar, and making sure they don't cut in at random points in the recorded broadcast.
From Salon ● Jan. 9, 2021
When in portrait mode, the progress bar runs vertically down the right side of the screen, where it’s easy to reach with your thumb.
From The Verge ● Apr. 6, 2020
A little progress bar blinks in the corner of my vision while I run one of my hacks on him.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
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