dialog
noun · verb
Simple meaning
A window that prompts the user to enter information.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈdaɪəlɔɡ
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Definition
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noun
us
Uncommon spelling of dialogue.
computing
A window that prompts the user to enter information.
verb
us
Uncommon spelling of dialogue.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
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A small temporary window in a graphical user interface that appears in order to request information from the user.
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Sense: uncommon spelling of dialogue
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