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scrolling

/ˈskroʊlɪŋ/ /skroʊlɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To change one's view of data on a computer's display, typically using a scroll bar or a scroll wheel to move in gradual increments.

Examples :

"She scrolled the offending image out of view."
computing technology internet electronics machine technical communication device

Related Words

Illustration horizontal

horizontal noun

/ˌhɒɹɪˈzɒntəl/ /ˌhɔːɹəˈzɑːntəl/

A horizontal component of a structure

"The horizontal of the classroom desk is sturdy enough to hold a large stack of books. "

Illustration continuous

continuous adjective

/kənˈtɪn.juː.əs/

Without stopping; without a break, cessation, or interruption

"a continuous current of electricity"

Illustration offending

offending verb

/əˈfɛndɪŋ/

To hurt the feelings of; to displease; to make angry; to insult.

"Your accusations offend me deeply."

Illustration vertically

vertically adverb

/ˈvɜːtɪkli/

In a vertical direction or position.

"The ladder leaned vertically against the wall. "

Illustration scrollwork

scrollwork noun

/ˈskroʊlwɜːrk/ /ˈskroʊlwərk/

Ornamentation in a scroll pattern, especially in woodwork.

"The old wooden gate was decorated with delicate scrollwork. "

Illustration ornamental

ornamental noun

/ˌɔːnəˈmɛntl/ /ˌɔɹnəˈmɛntl/

An ornamental plant.

"My grandmother's garden has many beautiful ornamental plants. "

Illustration direction

direction noun

/d(a)ɪˈɹɛk.ʃən/

A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).

"Keep going in the same direction."

Illustration intricate

intricate adjective

/ˈɪn.tɹɪ.kət/ /ˈɪn.tɹɪ.keɪt/

Having a great deal of fine detail or complexity.

"The architecture of this clock is very intricate."

Illustration typically

typically adverb

/ˈtɪp.ɪ.kl.i/

In a typical or common manner.

"My sister, typically, wakes up early for school. "

Illustration horizontally

horizontally adverb

/ˌhɔːrɪˈzɒntəli/ /ˌhɑːrɪˈzɑːntəli/

In a horizontal direction or position.

"The bookshelf was arranged horizontally, so the books lay flat instead of standing up. "

Illustration increments

increments noun

/ˈɪŋkrəmən(t)s/ /ˈɪŋkrɪmən(t)s/

The action of increasing or becoming greater.

"The construction of the new building will progress in small increments to minimize disruption to the neighborhood. "

Illustration legitimate

legitimate noun

/ləˈdʒɪtɪmət/ /ləˈdʒɪtəmət/

A person born to a legally married couple.

"My cousin is a legitimate child of my aunt and uncle. "