widget

/ˈwɪdʒɪt/
noun
  1. A small mechanical or electronic device or tool.
    • He invented a clever widget that opens jars easily.
    • The factory produces thousands of plastic widgets every day.
    • The gadget came with a small widget for adjusting the settings.
  2. A small application or component on a computer screen that performs a specific function.
    • Add a weather widget to your phone's home screen.
    • The website uses a search widget to help users find information.
    • I put a clock widget on my desktop so I can see the time easily.
  3. A generic term for a product or item, often used in business examples.
    • The company sells widgets to other businesses.
    • In the simulation, each widget costs five dollars to produce.
    • The report shows how many widgets were shipped last month.
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