windowing
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of windowing
Example Sentences
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The amount of time that films stay in theaters — known as windowing — has been a controversial topic for theater owners, as some studios reduced that period during the pandemic.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
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
“This experimentation around wide and windowing content will continue as we endeavor to be the best partner with the world’s leading podcasters.”
From Seattle Times • Jun. 12, 2023
The streamer and the festival have been an impasse due to the country’s rigid windowing rules.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2022
Of course, graphical windowing systems also fill this need.
From Debian GNU/Linux : Guide to Installation and Usage by Goerzen, John
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