keyword

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noun a word used as a reference point for further information or as a guide to show you what is contained in a document
noun a series of letters and numbers, often in the form of a common word, which has a special meaning for a computer database or programming or command language

noun an important or informative word in a title or document that describes its contents
noun a word that is relevant or important to a text

noun a word used by a search engine to help it locate a particular type of website

In building automation systems, an abbreviation used by system operators to communicate instructions in recognizable commands via a computer.

A word which is specified by a user, to help narrow down a search within records, documents, or files. The more significant the word or words selected, the likelier the search will be useful.
In a record, document, or file, a word which is used for indexing, or for otherwise facilitating retrieval of the desired information.
A word, such as a command, which has a special meaning in a program, programming language, or other setting, and whose use is restricted or not allowed. Also called reserved word.

noun a term which is placed in the metadata of a webpage to attract search engines

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