windowing

American  

[win-doh-ing] / ˈwɪn doʊ ɪŋ /

noun

Computers.

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

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Etymology

Origin of windowing

window + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

However, Samsung’s multitasking system for windowing and managing apps has become adept at putting those recalcitrant apps in their place.

From The Verge

In fact, Westcott figures that a version of “windowing” — the process of releasing a movie first in a theater, then on cable channels and streaming services — will stick around because it’s a major source of revenue for the studios.

From Seattle Times

But those who were hoping that iPadOS 15 would offer a wildly overhauled windowing system — especially in the wake of Apple’s M1 upgrade in the latest iPad Pro — are going to be disappointed.

From The Verge

I’m not referring to split-screen, but the support for drag-and-drop that came along with the improved windowing options on the iPad.

From The Verge

The iPad is expected to get a revamped home screen and maybe another revision to its windowing system.

From The Verge