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windowing

American  
[win-doh-ing] / ˈwɪn doʊ ɪŋ /

noun

Computers.
  1. simultaneous display of different portions of one or more files on a screen.


Etymology

Origin of windowing

window + -ing 1

Example Sentences

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A different Apple computer, the Lisa, had a windowing interface but was so expensive that it had been an overnight flop.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

At CinemaCon in April, Chief Executive David Zaslav said, “We believe in full windowing of the motion pictures. We do not want to do direct-to-streaming movies.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2023

“We’ve experimented with windowing shows for several years and found success,” the company said.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 12, 2023

Fithian recalled in his tenure several industry conflicts over windowing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2023

"Let us go out windowing," he coaxed her one day when they had had a golden hour together.

From A Son of the Hills by Comstock, Harriet T. (Harriet Theresa)

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