Computer Filename (Noun)
Meaning
(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.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The user entered the wrong computer filename, resulting in a file not found error.
- When saving the document, the computer filename must include the extension .docx.
- The operating system stores each computer filename in a database to facilitate quick retrieval.
- A good practice is to choose a descriptive computer filename that indicates the file's contents.
- The file system does not allow duplicate computer filenames in the same directory.