guid

/ɡɪd/
noun
  1. A unique identifier used in computing to label information, often written as a string of letters and numbers.
    • The software generates a new GUID every time you save a file.
    • Each user account is assigned a GUID for security purposes.
    • Make sure the GUID in the database matches the one in the log.
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