Taskbar

//ˈtæskˌbɑɹ// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A bar on a computer desktop used to launch and monitor applications.

    "You can download Google's deskbar for free […] It automatically installs itself as a toolbar on the Windows XP taskbar, but you have to turn it on by right-clicking the taskbar and choosing Toolbars → Google Deskbar."

Example

More examples

"Cortana appears next to the Start button on the taskbar."

Etymology

From task + bar.

Related phrases

operating system

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