widgets

Meanings

• noun

  A small, usually portable, electronic device or application that performs a specific function.

  - "He uses a fitness widget on his phone to track his daily exercise."
  - "The smartwatch has various widgets for displaying the weather, calendar, and news."

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Synonyms

gizmo , sprocket , thingy , scraper , control

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with widgets
gadgets , jabberwockets , gizmos

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. widgets (en) : A type of large, heavy, rectangular wooden or metal frame used as a base for a tabletop or other flat surface.
   

2. widgets (en) : A type of wooden or plastic figurine or toy, often representing a character or animal.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of widgets that leads to same result
widget , widgets

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Etymology

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The term 'widget' originated in the late 19th century as a general term for a small mechanical or functional part. In the context of computing, it gained popularity in the 1990s.

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Trivia

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1. The first known use of the term 'widget' in the context of computing was in a 1993 article in Wired magazine.

2. The term 'widget' is sometimes used interchangeably with the term 'gadget', but 'gadget' is a more general term that can refer to any small electronic device or appliance, not just those with customizable interfaces.

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Related Concepts

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1. gadgets: Electronic devices or appliances, often small, portable, and designed for specific functions.

2. applications: Software programs designed to perform specific functions for users.

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Culture

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Widgets have become an integral part of modern technology, with various applications and devices offering customizable widgets for displaying information at a glance. They have been used extensively in various forms of media, including movies, television shows, and video games.

How to Memorize "widgets"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small electronic device that displays useful information, such as the time, weather, or news.
   - Visualize the widget as a customizable space on your smartphone or computer screen where you can add various functional applications.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'widget' with the idea of a small, functional device or application.
   - Think of widgets as the building blocks of modern technology that help us access and manage information more efficiently.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'W-I-D-G-E-T' to remember the definition of a widget: 'W' for 'Widget', 'I' for 'Information', 'D' for 'Device', 'G' for 'Graphical', 'E' for 'Efficiently', and 'T' for 'Accessible'.

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