progress bar

[ prog-res bahr, prog-ruhs ]

noun

, Digital Technology.

1. a graphical element that illustrates the percentage of a computer task that is complete:

   The progress bar stopped moving when the program was about halfway downloaded.

Word History and Origins

Origin of progress bar¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

Using similar psychological tricks as found in gaming — rules, progress bars and reward mechanisms — the app helps nudge its users toward saving.

From TechCrunch

However, getting an external hard drive with maximum speed capabilities will help ensure smooth transfers and less waiting around watching progress bars.

From Popular-Science

I get another progress bar, so I down another couple shots of bourbon.

From The Daily Beast

An hour later, the progress bar reaches the end of the line, and my heart is racing.

From The Daily Beast