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filename

American

[fahyl-neym] / ˈfaɪlˌneɪm /

noun

an identifying name given to an electronically stored computer file, conforming to limitations imposed by the operating system, as in length or restricted choice of characters.

filename British

/ ˈfaɪlˌneɪm /

noun

an arrangement of characters that enables a computer system to permit the user to have access to a particular file

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filename Scientific

/ fīl′nām′ /

A name given to a computer file to distinguish it from other computer files. Filenames often contain an extension that classifies the file by type.

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Apple’s user-facing interface simply calls it “Voice 5,” but iOS developer Steve Moser reports that its filename refers to the new voice as “Quinn.”

From The Verge ● Feb. 23, 2022

The filename might be, for example, "Third quarter goals."

From Fox News ● Nov. 27, 2021

A: I’ve not been able to find any setting that might be causing that lack of the filename pop-up, nor can I think of a reason one would want to disable the file list.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 9, 2021

After all, if the uploaders hadn’t bothered to change the filename, they’ve most likely uploaded a video just for themselves, ad revenue be damned.

From The Verge ● Mar. 28, 2019

Tab Completion The bash shell can guess what filename or command you are trying to type and automatically finish typing it for you.

From Debian GNU/Linux : Guide to Installation and Usage by Goerzen, John

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