"list box" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: list boxes [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} list box (plural list boxes)
  1. (graphical user interface) A GUI widget that allows the user to select one or more items from a list contained within a static, multiple line text box. Wikipedia link: list box Categories (topical): Graphical user interface Related terms: dropdown list, combo box

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