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key·word

also key word (kē′wûrd′)

1. A word that serves as a key to a code or cipher.

2. A significant or descriptive word.

3. A word used as a reference point for finding other words or information.

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keyword

(ˈkiːˌwɜːd)

1. a word used as a key to a code

2. any significant word or phrase, esp a word used to describe the contents of a document

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key′word`

or key′ word`,

a word that serves as a key, as to the meaning of another word, a sentence, or a passage.

[1855–60]

keyword

Any word typed into a search engine by a user in order to initiate an online search. Website developers strive to include as many potential keywords in their content as possible in order to maximize their potential visitors.

Translations

mot clef

parola chiave parola d'ordine

keyword

[ˈkiːwɜːd] N → palabra f clave

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