username

[ yoo-zer-neym ]

/ ˈyu zərˌneɪm /

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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user group, user interface, user's fee, user-defined key, user-friendly, username, uses, usha, ushabti, ushant, ushas

Also called user ID.

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Examples from the Web for username

The user selects a username and then adds the usernames of friends, acquaintances, or strangers.
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When you tap on a username, the app sends a push notification to that user.
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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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