descriptor
[/dɪˈskrɪptər/]
nounmasculinepl: descriptors / descritores
descritor
1. A word, phrase, or code that describes or identifies something; an attribute or characteristic used to identify or classify an item
The search engine uses descriptors to categorize web pages.
O mecanismo de busca utiliza descritores para categorizar páginas da web.
2. In computing and databases, a data structure or piece of metadata that provides information about a resource
File descriptors are used to manage open files in operating systems.
Descritores de arquivo são usados para gerenciar arquivos abertos em sistemas operacionais.
3. In linguistics and information science, a keyword or index term used for cataloging and retrieval
Library systems assign descriptors to help users find relevant materials.
Sistemas de biblioteca atribuem descritores para ajudar usuários a encontrar materiais relevantes.
The term 'descriptor' is widely used in Brazilian and Portuguese tech industries, particularly in software development, database management, and library science. It has become standardized terminology in both regions' academic and professional contexts, especially with the globalization of computing and information science practices.
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