descriptor

noun
UK: /dɪˈskrɪptər/
US: /dɪˈskrɪptər/

  1. A word or phrase that describes someone or something.

    1. The adjective is a descriptor.
    2. “Efficient” is a helpful descriptor when seeking a new employee.

  2. A piece of information that identifies or describes a file, record, or other item.

    1. The file has a descriptor.
    2. Each record contains a detailed descriptor of the data it holds.

Synonyms

characteristic tag feature label attribute

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "descriptor" in English means: A word or phrase that describes someone or something., A piece of information that identifies or describes a file, record, or other item..

The phonetic transcription of "descriptor" is /dɪˈskrɪptər/ in British English and /dɪˈskrɪptər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "descriptor": characteristic, tag, feature, label, attribute.

Example usage of "descriptor": "The adjective is a descriptor.". More examples on the page.