Dashboard (noun)

1. A panel or surface in a vehicle, typically in front of the driver, displaying instruments and controls.
2. A control panel or interface displaying various information, typically on a computer or mobile device.

Origin:

From the practice of placing a board in front of a horse-drawn carriage to protect the passengers from mud and debris thrown up by the horse's hooves.

Examples:

1. He adjusted the air conditioning on the dashboard.
2. The car's dashboard lights indicated that the engine was overheating.
3. She checked her dashboard to see how many followers she had on social media.
4. The new app has a clean and easy to use dashboard.
5. The dashboard of the aircraft displayed all the important information that the pilot needed.