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Identifier
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identifier
n.
one who identifies, thing that identifies something; one who associates himself with a particular cause or idea; symbol that bases the identity of the one that bears it; (Computers) sequence of characters used to identify program or refer to an element within it
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Identifier
An identifier is a name that identifies (that is, labels the identity of) either a unique object or a unique class of objects, where the "object" or class may be an idea, physical [countable] object (or class thereof), or physical [noncountable] substance (or class thereof). The abbreviation ID often refers to identity, identification (the process of identifying), or an identifier (that is, an instance of identification). An identifier may be a word, number, letter, symbol, or any combination of those.
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identifier
Noun
1. a symbol that establishes the identity of the one bearing it
(hypernym) symbol
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identifier
v.
identify, zero in
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identifier (ID)
1. In telecommunications and data processing systems, one or more characters used to identify, name, or characterize the nature, properties, or contents of a set of data elements. 2. A string of bits or characters that names an entity, such as a program, device, or system, in order that other entities can call that entity. 3. In programming languages, a lexical unit that names a language object, such as a variable, array, record, label, or procedure. Note: An identifier is placed in a label. The label is attached to, is a part of, or remains associated with, the information it identifies. If the label becomes disassociated from the information it identifies, the information may not be accessible.
