dashboard
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🇺🇸
/ˈdæʃˌbɔrd/
🇬🇧
/ˈdæʃbɔːd/
control panel
Etymology
'dashboard' originates from the combination of 'dash' and 'board', where 'dash' referred to the splashing of mud and 'board' referred to a flat piece of wood.
'dashboard' changed from the original use in horse-drawn carriages, where it was a board to protect passengers from mud splashes, to its modern use in vehicles and technology.
Initially, it meant 'a board to protect from mud splashes', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a panel for controls and instruments'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a panel in a vehicle that houses the controls and instruments.
The speedometer is located on the dashboard.
Synonyms
Noun 2
a graphical summary of various pieces of information, typically used in business or technology settings.
The dashboard provides a quick overview of the company's performance metrics.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45