Summary
Widgets have very specific functionality, so they are less capable than applications and utilities; furthermore, they are available only from the Dashboard. A special type of widget, called a web clip, is a snippet from a web page that you can create by using the Safari browser.
In addition to the applications, utilities, and widgets that come with OS X, you can add your own, typically by buying them (though some are free).
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