descriptor

🇺🇸 /dɪˈskrɪptər/ 🇬🇧 /dɪˈskrɪptə(r)/
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A descriptor is a word or phrase that helps to describe or identify something.

The color and shape are important descriptors for identifying this type of flower.

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A descriptor can also be a piece of information that tells us more about the purpose and format of other data.

The file's descriptor includes details about its size and the date it was created, which helps us organize our files better.

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n. A descriptor is a word or phrase that helps to describe or identify something.; A descriptor can also be a piece of information that tells us more about the purpose and format of other data.

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