sliding window

noun

A window that opens and closes by sliding a pane, as opposed to folding in or out.

Meanings

nounsliding window (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA window that opens and closes by sliding a pane, as opposed to folding in or out.
  2. uncountablecomputingA descriptor for a data analysis technique where overlapping chunks of data of fixed size are analyzed.
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APA

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“sliding window.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sliding%20window. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

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