descriptor
/dɪˈskrɪptər/
noun
- A word or phrase that describes someone or something, often used to identify or categorize.
- She used the descriptor 'friendly' to describe her new neighbor.
- The job title 'software engineer' is a common descriptor in tech.
- In the database, each item has a descriptor like 'red' or 'large'.
- A symbol, code, or label used in computing or information systems to identify or classify data.
- Each image in the library has a unique descriptor for quick searching.
- The file descriptor tells the operating system where the data is stored.
- The programmer used a descriptor to define the properties of the object.
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