Definition

The method of using multiple separate areas on a screen to display different information or applications at the same time.

Example

The software supports windowing, allowing users to work with several documents side by side.

Conversation

Have you seen the new features in the software update?

Yeah, I love the windowing option — it makes multitasking so much easier.

I agree! It really helps me stay organized while working.

Exactly, I can have all my important files open at once.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Windowing → The word is formed from "window" (from Old Norse *vindauga*, meaning wind eye, referring to an opening for light and air) and "-ing" (a suffix used to form gerunds or present participles). The term "windowing" refers to the process of creating or managing windows in a graphical user interface.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'window' as an 'opening for light' and remember that 'windowing' involves managing these openings in a digital space.

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