Keyword: meaning, definitions and examples

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keyword

 

[ ˈkiːwɜːd ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

term

A word or concept of great significance.

Synonyms

essential term, key concept, main idea

Examples of usage

  • In this context, the keyword is crucial for understanding the entire document.
  • The keyword of the discussion was 'innovation'.
  • The keyword 'love' can have various interpretations.
Context #2 | Noun

computing

A word used to retrieve specific information in a search engine or database.

Synonyms

index term, query word, search term

Examples of usage

  • Enter the keyword in the search bar to find relevant articles.
  • The website is optimized for specific keywords for better visibility on search engines.
Context #3 | Verb

computing

To tag a word for identification or categorization.

Synonyms

categorize, label, tag

Examples of usage

  • Make sure to keyword all the important points in your article for better SEO.
  • The software allows you to keyword the document for easy access.

Translations

Translations of the word "keyword" in other languages:

🇵🇹 palavra-chave

🇮🇳 मुख्य शब्द

🇩🇪 Schlüsselwort

🇮🇩 kata kunci

🇺🇦 ключове слово

🇵🇱 słowo kluczowe

🇯🇵 キーワード

🇫🇷 mot-clé

🇪🇸 palabra clave

🇹🇷 anahtar kelime

🇰🇷 키워드

🇸🇦 كلمة رئيسية

🇨🇿 klíčové slovo

🇸🇰 kľúčové slovo

🇨🇳 关键词

🇸🇮 ključna beseda

🇮🇸 lykilorð

🇰🇿 кілт сөз

🇬🇪 საკვანძო სიტყვა

🇦🇿 açar söz

🇲🇽 palabra clave

Word origin

The term 'keyword' originated in the context of indexing and information retrieval. It was first used in the early days of computing to describe words that are significant in a particular context or used for searching. Over time, the concept of keywords expanded to include their role in search engine optimization (SEO) and digital marketing, where specific words are selected to improve a website's visibility in search results.

See also: hotkeys, key, keyboard, keyhole, keying, keylogger, keynote, keypad, keys, keystone, keyway.