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windowing

noun · verb · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The windows of a building; fenestration.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

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2

noun

Meaning 2

The use of a graphical user interface divided into windows.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

Examples

  • NeWS was an early windowing system.

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3

noun

Meaning 3

The scheduling of the exhibition and distribution of a film, involving for example a period of theatrical showings before release on home media.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

Topics: broadcasting, film, media, television

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4

noun

Meaning 4

The multiplication of a signal by a window function, restricting the signal to a specific time segment.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences, signal-processing

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5

verb

Meaning 5

present participle and gerund of window

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present

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History

Etymology

From window + -ing.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: fenêtrage — the windows of a building