Placeholders: meaning, definitions and examples
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placeholders
[ ˈpleɪsˌhəʊldərz ]
in programming
Placeholders are symbols or characters that are used as a substitute for real data when creating templates or mock-ups.
Synonyms
dummy data, mock data, substitute
Examples of usage
- Please replace the placeholders with actual content before finalizing the design.
- The placeholders in the code will be dynamically filled with user input.
- Make sure to update the placeholders with the correct values.
- Using placeholders can help speed up the development process.
- Without placeholders, it would be difficult to visualize the final output.
in a physical space
Placeholders refer to temporary markers or objects used to reserve a spot for something that will be placed there later.
Synonyms
indicators, markers, reservations
Examples of usage
- The placeholders for the sculptures were set up in the empty gallery.
- Please remove the placeholders once the actual items arrive.
- The placeholders on the table indicated where each guest should sit.
- The placeholders helped to plan the layout of the room effectively.
- Using placeholders can prevent confusion during setup.
Translations
Translations of the word "placeholders" in other languages:
🇵🇹 espaços reservados
🇮🇳 प्लेसहोल्डर्स
🇩🇪 Platzhalter
🇮🇩 penampung
🇺🇦 заповнювачі
🇵🇱 miejsca na dane
🇯🇵 プレースホルダー
🇫🇷 espaces réservés
🇪🇸 marcadores de posición
🇹🇷 yer tutucular
🇰🇷 자리 표시자
🇸🇦 عناصر نائبة
🇨🇿 zástupné symboly
🇸🇰 zástupné znaky
🇨🇳 占位符
🇸🇮 nadomestni znaki
🇮🇸 staðgenglar
🇰🇿 толықтыру орындары
🇬🇪 შესავსებლები
🇦🇿 yer saxlayıcılar
🇲🇽 marcadores de posición
Etymology
The term 'placeholder' originated from the verb 'placehold', which was first recorded in the 1920s. It became popular in the fields of design and programming as a way to indicate temporary data or objects. The concept of placeholders has since been widely adopted in various industries to facilitate the organization and visualization of information.
See also: anyplace, displace, displacement, everyplace, misplace, misplacement, misplacing, place, placed, placement, placements, places, placing, placings, replace, someplace.