"unique identifier" meaning in All languages combined

See unique identifier on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: unique identifiers [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} unique identifier (plural unique identifiers)
  1. (computing) Any identifier that is guaranteed to be unique among all others used for objects and for a specific purpose. Wikipedia link: unique identifier Categories (topical): Computing Synonyms: UID

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