dashboard
/'dæʃbɔ:d/
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Definition
- Noun:
- Instrument panel in a vehicle: A board or panel in front of the driver of a car, truck, or airplane, containing instruments, dials, and controls for operating the vehicle.
- Protective panel: A protective screen or panel, originally at the front of a horse-drawn carriage or on a vehicle, designed to protect the occupants from mud, water, or stones thrown up by the wheels.
Usage and Examples
- Noun (Instrument Panel):
- The car's dashboard displays the speed, fuel level, and engine temperature.
- He glanced at the dashboard to check if he had enough fuel for the trip.
- Noun (Protective Panel):
- The old carriage had a wooden dashboard to shield the driver from mud. (This usage is now largely historical.)
Advanced Usage
- Digital/Virtual Dashboard: In modern computing, a "dashboard" is a user interface that organizes and presents information, data, and key performance indicators in a way that is easy to read, often using graphs and charts.
- The project manager reviewed the team's progress on her digital dashboard.
- "Dashboard Light": Refers to any warning or indicator light on a vehicle's instrument panel.
- When the oil pressure dashboard light came on, I pulled over immediately.
Variants and Related Words
- Instrument Panel: A more technical synonym for the dashboard in a vehicle or aircraft.
- Console: Often used interchangeably with "dashboard," though it can more specifically refer to a central unit containing controls.
- Fascia: A term used in some regions, particularly in automotive design, for the dashboard or its facing panel.
Synonyms
- Control panel
- Instrument board
- Gauge cluster (specifically for the group of dials)
Related Phrases and Compounds
- Dashboard camera (dashcam): A video camera mounted on a vehicle's dashboard or windshield to record the view.
- The dashcam footage was crucial evidence for the insurance claim.
- Dashboard warning light: Any of the lights on the dashboard that indicate a potential problem.
- Dashboard computer: An onboard computer system that displays information like fuel economy or trip data on the dashboard.
Noun
- instrument panel on an automobile or airplane containing dials and controls
- protective covering consisting of a panel to protect people from the splashing water or mud etc.