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filename

Pronunciation: [ˈfaɪlˌneɪm]

Word

Context: "computing"

(noun) a name used to identify a file on a computer. It's like the label on a box that helps you know what is inside. The filename tells you what kind of information the file holds, like a picture or a document.

Example

I saved the document as 'homework_assignment.docx' to remember what it is.

Example

If I don't remember the filename, I might lose the file forever.

Example

What will you name the new filename for your project?

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