electronic text
Definition
- Noun:
- Text in digital form: Textual content that exists in a format which can be stored, processed, and displayed by a computer or other electronic device. It is distinguished from physical, printed text.
Usage
- The term "electronic text" is used to describe any textual material that is created, distributed, or read in a digital format. It is a broad category that includes documents, web pages, e-books, and messages.
- It is often discussed in contexts involving digital libraries, online publishing, computer science, and information technology.
Examples
- Noun:
- The entire library's catalog has been converted into searchable electronic text.
- For this assignment, please submit your essay as an electronic text file, such as a PDF or DOCX.
- Researchers analyzed the electronic text of millions of historical newspapers.
Advanced Usage
- "Born-digital electronic text": Refers to text that was originally created in a digital format, as opposed to being scanned from a physical source.
- The author's blog posts are considered born-digital electronic texts.
- "Structured electronic text": Text that includes markup (like HTML or XML) to define its structure, such as headings, paragraphs, and links.
- A well-formatted webpage is an example of structured electronic text.
Variants and Related Words
- E-text (n): A common abbreviation for "electronic text."
- The project provides free e-texts of classic literature.
- Digital text (n): A near-synonym often used interchangeably with "electronic text."
- The shift from print to digital text has changed how we read.
Synonyms
- Digital text: Textual content in a digital format.
- Machine-readable text: Text encoded so that a computer can process it.
Related Phrases
- Electronic document (n): A broader term that can include text along with images, formatting, and other elements in a digital file.
- Please sign the electronic document and email it back.
Noun
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text that is in a form that computer can store or display on a computer screen
