dialog box

/ˌdaɪəˈlɔg ˈbɑks/
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Definitions of dialog box
  1. 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'
    synonyms: panel
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    type of:
    window
    (computer science) a rectangular part of a computer screen that contains a display different from the rest of the screen
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