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filename

The user saves the document with a descriptive filename.

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.*
filename

The user saves the document with a descriptive 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