Widget

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CMP-001368",
  "term": "Widget",
  "field": "Computing and IT",
  "definition": "A graphical control element in a graphical user interface (GUI) that displays information or provides a specific way for a user to interact with an application or operating system. Common examples include buttons, scroll bars, text boxes, and checkboxes, which are combined to build an application's interface. In another sense, a widget is a small, standalone application that can be embedded into a home screen, webpage, or desktop, providing quick access to information like weather forecasts or news headlines.",
  "subject": "Software",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/computing/widget/"
}