databox

English

Etymology

From data +‎ box.

Noun

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, […]