Control panel

/kənˈt(ʃ)ɹoʊl ˈpæn.l̩/ noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A flat, usually vertical surface onto which controls, instruments, and displays are mounted.

    "The new signalling controls 40 track miles; 31 multiple-aspect signals are operated by the new control panels and a further 31 signals are automatic."

  2. 2
    electrical device consisting of a flat insulated surface that contains switches and dials and meters for controlling other electrical devices wordnet
  3. 3
    A computer display offering a number of controls or options. broadly

Synonyms

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control boardinstrument panelboardconfiguration pageconsoleconsole

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"The new signalling controls 40 track miles; 31 multiple-aspect signals are operated by the new control panels and a further 31 signals are automatic."

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