Meanings
plural databoxes
- A sidebox within a book or article, containing illustrative data.
There is also a 'databox' of key economic statistics and a list of government ministers.
1991, Helen Cordell, Laos2 more examples
Arranged by country, these articles are accompanied by databoxes and the listings themselves.
2001, Cable and satellite yearbookStorytelling helps the audience visualize – it uses photos, video, infographs, databoxes, timelines, slideshows, […]
2011, Tony Silvia, Terry Anzur, Power Performance, page 50
Origin
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