noun
descriptor
Descriptor (noun) means a word or phrase that describes something.
noun
1
A word or phrase that describes something.
2
(computing) A label attached to a piece of data or a document so that it can be found and identified.
3
A term used to describe or identify a particular thing.
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Etymology
A learned borrowing from Late Latin dēscrīptōris. Compare describe.
Synonyms
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form
signifier
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of descriptor?
"descriptor" (noun) means a word or phrase that describes something.
What is another word for descriptor?
Other words for "descriptor" include form, signifier.
What are the different meanings of descriptor?
"descriptor" has 3 main meanings: 1. A word or phrase that describes something; 2. (computing) A label attached to a piece of data or a document so that it can be found and identified; 3. A term used to describe or identify a particular thing.
