Definition of window

portion of a computer display screen. Some programs allow the user to divide the screen into two or more windows, making it possible to work on two different tasks simultaneously. For example, with LOTUS 1-2-3, the user will be able to see, through two windows, the immediate impact of a change in one factor on another factor of the same work sheet.

1. market opportunity for new loans or other combination of events that must be acted upon, or lost forever.
2. Federal Reserve discount window, so named because bankers used to apply in person at a Federal Reserve Bank teller window for short-term credit advances.
3. period during the day when Automated Clearing House or wire transfer payments may be submitted to a Federal Reserve Bank,clearing house, or other processing organization for settlement between banks. See also cut-off time.

1. limited time during which an opportunity should be seized, or it will be lost. For example, a period when new stock issues are welcomed by the public may last only a few months or possibly a year; that time is called the window of opportunity.
2. discount window of a Federal Reserve Bank.
3. cashier department of a brokerage firm, where delivery and settlement of securities transactions take place.
4. portion of a computer display screen. Some programs allow the user to divide the screen into two or more windows, making it possible to work on two different tasks at once.

an area of the screen set aside for a special purpose. On the Macintosh, in Microsoft Windows, and in other similar operating systems, the screen is divided into windows for different pieces of software. The user can control the size, shape, and positioning of the windows. The active window is the one in which you are currently typing.

Figure 298 shows the main parts of a window in Microsoft Windows. To move the window, place the mouse pointer on the title bar, hold down the left button, and move the mouse. To change the size of the window, do the same thing but with the pointer on the left, right, or bottom border of the window. To close the window, click once on the close box (the box with the × symbol) or double-click on the control menu button.

1. limited time during which an opportunity should be seized, or it will be lost. For example, a period when new stock issues are welcomed by the public only lasts for a few months, or maybe as long as a year-that time is called the window of opportunity.
2. discount window of a Federal Reserve bank.
3. cashier department of a brokerage firm, where delivery and settlement of securities transactions takes place.

an opening in the wall of a building to let in light and air. Most are made of transparent material and have the ability to be opened and closed.