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drop-down menu

(drŏp′doun′)
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drop-down menu

n
(Computer Science) a menu that appears on a computer screen when its title is selected and remains on display until dismissed
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Noun1.drop-down menu - a menu of options that appears below the item when the computer user clicks on it
computer menu, menu - (computer science) a list of options available to a computer user
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Choose from the drop-down menu below to see the percentage and raw number of Texans who share your demographic characteristics.
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For a complete list of StAR recipients, visit the MTNA website at www.mtna.org and click on "American Music Teacher," then select "Bonus Bytes" from the drop-down menu.
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