querySelector

[/ˈkwɛri.sɛ.lɛk.tər/]
noun
seletor de consulta
1. A JavaScript method that returns the first element within the document that matches a specified CSS selector
document.querySelector('#myId') selects the first element with id 'myId'
document.querySelector('#myId') seleciona o primeiro elemento com id 'myId'
2. A web development tool used to target and manipulate DOM elements using CSS selector syntax
Use querySelector to find and modify HTML elements dynamically
Use querySelector para encontrar e modificar elementos HTML dinamicamente
querySelector is a technical term primarily used in web development communities. It is rarely translated in professional settings, with most developers using the English term regardless of their native language. The term is part of the JavaScript Web API standard and maintains consistency across global development practices.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
DOM selectorelement selectorCSS selector method

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
seletor de consulta
Technical term used in web development communities
Portugal
seletor de consulta
Same technical terminology used in Portuguese development
USA/International
querySelector
Original English term used universally in programming contexts

Related Words

querySelectorAllgetElementByIdgetElementsByClassNameCSS selector
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