In plain English
It is one compact section of a dashboard, set apart to do one focused job. Its role is tied to a particular function, either by showing the relevant information or by offering the controls for it.
In context
Here, "widget" names the movable small dashboard panel being arranged for a particular function.
- Situation
- Using dashboards, tables, filters, sorting, views, and bulk controls
- What it communicates
- names a movable dashboard panel in the customization screen
Meaning limits
The term by itself does not tell you which function the panel is for or what information or controls it contains.
Examples
“The battery widget on the dashboard showed the remaining charge.”
“Move the timer widget to the left column.”