Identifier: meaning, definitions and examples

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identifier

[ aɪˈdɛntɪˌfaɪər ]

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data

A code or number that uniquely identifies something or someone.

Synonyms

code, name, number

Examples of usage

Each student has a unique identifier for accessing the online portal.
The package was delayed because the identifier was missing.

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security

A piece of information used to verify the identity of a user.

Synonyms

ID, login, username

Examples of usage

Please enter your identifier and password to log in.
The system requires a valid identifier before granting access.

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language

A linguistic sign that refers to a specific entity.

Synonyms

designation, symbol, term

Examples of usage

In this sentence, 'identifier' is used to refer to a unique word.
The use of an identifier helps clarify the meaning in programming languages.

Translations

Translations of the word "identifier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 identificador

🇮🇳 पहचानकर्ता

🇩🇪 Kennzeichner

🇮🇩 pengenal

🇺🇦 ідентифікатор

🇵🇱 identyfikator

🇯🇵 識別子 (しきべつし)

🇫🇷 identifiant

🇪🇸 identificador

🇹🇷 tanımlayıcı

🇰🇷 식별자 (sikbyeolja)

🇸🇦 معرّف

🇨🇿 identifikátor

🇸🇰 identifikátor

🇨🇳 标识符 (biāoshì fú)

🇸🇮 identifikator

🇮🇸 auðkenni

🇰🇿 идентификатор

🇬🇪 იდენტიფიკატორი

🇦🇿 identifikator

🇲🇽 identificador

Word origin

The word 'identifier' originated from the combination of 'identify' and the suffix '-er'. It first appeared in the mid-19th century and has since been widely used in various fields such as technology, linguistics, and security.