identifier

[/aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪər/]
nounmasculinepl: identifiers
identificador
1. A person or thing that identifies someone or something
The passport is an official identifier of citizenship.
O passaporte é um identificador oficial de cidadania.
2. In computing, a name or symbol used to denote a variable, function, or object
In programming, you must declare an identifier before using it in your code.
Em programação, você deve declarar um identificador antes de usá-lo no seu código.
3. A distinguishing mark, characteristic, or piece of information that serves to identify
The unique identifier allows the system to track individual records.
O identificador único permite que o sistema rastreie registros individuais.
In Brazilian tech culture, 'identificador' is the standard academic and professional term, though 'ID' is widely used in software development environments. In Portugal, 'identificador' maintains formal usage while 'ID' is equally prevalent in tech sectors. The term reflects the global influence of English in computing terminology.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
markerdesignatorlabeltag

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
identificador
Standard term used in computing and general contexts
Portugal
identificador
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; also used in technical contexts
Computing/Tech (Brazil)
ID
Abbreviated form commonly used in technical documentation and code
General Usage (Portugal)
marcador
Sometimes used as an alternative in non-technical contexts

Related Words

identificationidentifyidentitydistinctiveuniquecodereference

Related Idioms & Phrases

unique identifier - identificador único
personal identifier - identificador pessoal
visual identifier - identificador visual
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