widget

• Sustantivo que designa un objeto indeterminado o genérico, usado a menudo como nombre provisional o comodín para un dispositivo, herramienta o componente, especialmente en contextos técnicos o comerciales. También puede referirse a un pequeño elemento o módulo de interfaz en software.

A noun referring to an unspecified or generic object, often used as a placeholder name for a device, tool, or component, especially in technical or business contexts.

1. Unspecified itemB1informal

   A term used for an object whose name is unknown, forgotten, or not important.

   artículo genérico

   • He handed me a small widget to fix the machine.
   • The box was full of various widgets and gadgets.
   • I need a widget to attach this part to the frame.

   Sinónimoscontraptiondevicedoodaddoohickeygadgetgizmoitemobjectthingthingamabobthingamajigwhatchamacallit

2. Useful device or controlB1informalIT

   A small device or control that is very useful for a particular job.

   Dispositivo útil o control

   • This software widget helps you organize your files.
   • The dashboard has a widget that shows the weather.
   • He created a custom widget for his website.

   Sinónimosappliancecontraptiondevicegadgetgizmotool