Definition

1. Noun:
   • (Computing) A name assigned to a computer file to distinguish it from other files: A filename is a string of characters used to uniquely identify a file stored on a computer system. It often includes an extension, separated by a period, which indicates the file's format or type.

Usage

• A is the primary identifier for a file within a directory or folder.
• It is used when saving, opening, searching for, or managing files.
• The extension (e.g., , , ) helps the operating system and software applications recognize how to handle the file.

Examples

• Noun:
  • Please save the document with a meaningful filename like "QuarterlyReport2024.docx".
  • The system could not find the file because the filename was misspelled.
  • The filename "image.png" suggests it is a picture in the PNG format.

Advanced Usage

• "Fully qualified filename" or "absolute pathname": A that includes the complete directory path to specify the file's exact location on the storage system.
  • The script requires the fully qualified filename, such as "C:\Users\Documents\data.txt".
• "Filename extension" or "file extension": The suffix following the final period in a , denoting the file type.
  • The .py filename extension indicates a Python source code file.

Variants and Related Words

• File name (noun): An alternative spelling for , often written as two separate words.
• Basename (noun): The part of a pathname that is the final component, typically the itself without the preceding directory names.
• Pathname (noun): A string that specifies a unique location in a file system, often consisting of directory names and ending with a .

Synonyms

• File identifier
• Document name

Related Phrases

• "Rename a filename": To change the name of an existing file.
  • You can rename a filename by right-clicking on the file and selecting 'Rename'.
• "Invalid filename": A name that contains characters or follows a format not allowed by the operating system.
  • An error occurred because you used an asterisk (), which is an invalid character for a filename.*

Noun

1. (computer science) the name given to a computer file in order to distinguish it from other files; may contain an extension that indicates the type of file