filename

[ fahyl-neym ]

noun

1. an identifying name given to an electronically stored computer file, conforming to limitations imposed by the operating system, as in length or restricted choice of characters.

filename

/ ˈfaɪlˌneɪm /

noun

1. an arrangement of characters that enables a computer system to permit the user to have access to a particular file

filename

/ fīl′nām′ /

1. A name given to a computer file to distinguish it from other computer files. Filenames often contain an extension that classifies the file by type.

Example Sentences

If you’ve got something stored in the cloud, you can type the “@” symbol and then the filename, and you’ll get a list of matching files ready to add to an email.

From The Verge

The filename might be, for example, "Third quarter goals."

From Fox News

A: I’ve not been able to find any setting that might be causing that lack of the filename pop-up, nor can I think of a reason one would want to disable the file list.

From Seattle Times

The filename might be, for example, “Third quarter goals.”

From Fox News

All that happens when you “delete” a file is that the filename is removed from the operating systems “map” of files.

From Seattle Times