windows Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun (trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
   
2. noun a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
   window.
   
3. noun a transparent opening in a vehicle that allow vision out of the sides or back; usually is capable of being opened
   window.
   
4. noun a transparent panel (as of an envelope) inserted in an otherwise opaque material
   window.
   
5. noun an opening that resembles a window in appearance or function
   window.
   
   • he could see them through a window in the trees
6. noun the time period that is considered best for starting or finishing something
   window.
   
   • the expanded window will give us time to catch the thieves
   • they had a window of less than an hour when an attack would have succeeded
7. noun a pane of glass in a window
   window; windowpane.
   
   • the ball shattered the window
8. noun an opening in a wall or screen that admits light and air and through which customers can be served
   window.
   
   • he stuck his head in the window
9. noun (computer science) a rectangular part of a computer screen that contains a display different from the rest of the screen
   window.
   

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