window (EN)

noun

noun “window”

1. an opening in a wall or vehicle, usually filled with glass, that lets light and air inside and allows people to see out
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   She sat by the window, watching the rain fall outside.
2. a short period of time when something is possible or available; a limited opportunity
   We have a small window to finish the project before the deadline.
3. a part of a computer screen that displays a program, document, or message
   He opened a new window on his computer to check his email.
4. something that gives you insight into or understanding of something else
   The documentary offers a window into the world of ocean exploration.
5. a glass-covered display area at the front of a shop where products are shown; a shop window
   The toys in the store's window caught the children's attention.
6. (technical) a restricted range or area in which something operates
   The device only works within a narrow frequency window.
7. (medicine) the time between when a person is infected and when the infection can be detected by tests
   During the window period, test results may not be accurate.