databox

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English

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Etymology

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From data +‎ box.

Noun

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databox (plural databoxes)

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