noun
(computer science) a small temporary window in a graphical user interface that appears in order to request information from the user; after the information has been provided the user dismisses the box with `okay' or `cancel'
• Syn: ↑panel
• Topics: ↑computer science, ↑computing
• Hypernyms: ↑window
• Part Holonyms: ↑graphical user interface, ↑GUI
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noun, pl ⋯ boxes [count]
computers : a box that appears on a computer screen with a question inside asking the user to make a choice or give information
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a box that appears on a computer screen asking the user to choose what they want to do next
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Select an option from the dialog box.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.