Meaning of the word dashboard in English

What does dashboard mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

dashboard

US /ˈdæʃ.bɔːrd/
UK /ˈdæʃ.bɔːrd/
"dashboard" picture

Noun

1.

the panel under the windshield in a car or other vehicle, containing the speedometer, other gauges, and controls

Example:
The driver checked the fuel gauge on the dashboard.
She placed her phone on the car's dashboard.
2.

an information management tool that visually tracks, analyzes and displays key performance indicators (KPI), metrics and data points to monitor the health of a business, department or specific process

Example:
The sales team uses a digital dashboard to track their daily performance.
The project manager created a custom dashboard to monitor progress.
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