Basic Details
Word: Dashboard
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A panel or display that shows important information or controls in a vehicle or for an application.
Synonyms: Control panel, display
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Off the dashboard: To go beyond what is expected or required. Example: "His performance in the exam was off the dashboard, exceeding all expectations."
- On the dashboard: Having updates or information readily available. Example: "With the new software, all my important files are right there on the dashboard."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The car's dashboard was filled with lights and dials that showed how fast we were going.
Example 2: On her computer, she customised the dashboard to display her most-used apps.
Example 3: The dashboard in the aeroplane shows all the important instruments that help the pilot fly safely.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "dashboard" originally referred to a board that protected a driver from mud and water kicked up by the horses in the late 19th century? It was a practical solution that later evolved into the modern dashboard we know today!
Famous Quote
"The dashboard is not just a collection of instruments; it's the heart of the vehicle that guides us forward." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "dashboard" mean?
a) A type of animal
b) A panel showing important information
c) A tool used to cook
d) A kind of clothing
Answer: b) A panel showing important information
2. Which of these is a synonym of "dashboard"?
a) Control panel
b) Cupboard
c) Front door
d) Window
Answer: a) Control panel
3. Which sentence uses "dashboard" correctly?
a) I eat my lunch on the dashboard.
b) The dashboard showed that we needed to refuel.
c) She painted the dashboard with bright colours.
d) The dashboard looked beautiful at night.
Answer: b) The dashboard showed that we needed to refuel.
4. Which idiom means to exceed what is expected, similar to "off the dashboard"?
a) Step up to the plate
b) Hit a home run
c) Go above and beyond
d) Break the ice
Answer: c) Go above and beyond
5. What is the opposite of "dashboard"?
a) N/A
b) Roof
c) Mat
d) Table
Answer: a) N/A
