username

[ yoo-zer-neym ]

/ ˈyu zərˌneɪm /

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noun Computers.

Also called login name, logon name, sign-in name, sign-on name . a unique sequence of characters used to identify a user and allow access to a computer system, computer network, or online account.

the part of an email address before the @ sign.

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Also called user ID .

Words nearby username

user-defined key, user experience, user-friendly, user group, user interface, username, user's fee, use tax, use up, U.S.G.A., USHA

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How to use username in a sentence

DeepF—ingValueYou might not have heard of the username, but you’ll certainly have heard about the chaos he caused.
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You can register on the site with only a username and a password.
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You go on the internet, you register accounts with ad-supported platforms, and your username isn’t universal.
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A look at the edits made to the Wikipedia page ascribes the initial change to someone with the username SmithMatt22, which is identical to the Twitter handle of his communications director, Matt Smith.
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Enter your username and password to access the router’s web interface—if you don’t know what your login information is, look for it on the side of your router or in your manual.
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The user selects a username and then adds the usernames of friends, acquaintances, or strangers.
The Zen of Yo|Dale Eisinger|August 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
When you tap on a username, the app sends a push notification to that user.
The Zen of Yo|Dale Eisinger|August 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Most devices ship with a standard preset username/password pair, which should be reset to a unique key.
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Rachelle (going by the username “Rollingonwheelz”): I love her and have no grudge.
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British Dictionary definitions for username

username

/ (ˈjuːzəˌneɪm) /

noun

computing a name that someone uses for identification purposes when logging onto a computer, using chatrooms, or as part of his or her e-mail address

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