object display

a single display that uses a meaningful shape to present different types of information simultaneously. Object displays usually take the form of polygons, changes in the shape of which provide an indication of the status of the system (see emergent feature). Also called configural display.

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March 16th 2025

child care worker

an individual trained to attend to children on a day-to-day basis in a variety of group settings, including child care centers, schools, businesses, private households, and health care institutions. Child care workers perform such tasks as dressing, feeding, bathing, and overseeing play.