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 a filename to save the document but it was already in use by another file.
- A filename typically consists of a name and an extension that identifies the file type.
- She made sure to choose a unique filename to avoid overwriting the existing file.
- The operating system restricted the use of certain characters in filenames for compatibility reasons.
- The filename included a date to keep track of different versions of the same document.