regexp

R1E1G2E1X8P3
/ˈɹɛɡˌɛksp//ˈɹɛd͡ʒˌɛksp/

A form of regex

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Meanings

nounregexp (plural regexps)

plural regexps

  1. alternativecomputingAlternative form of regex.

    I guess it also can come in handy when trying to learn regexps because it is possible to experiment with them.

    1999, Tim Altom, Mitch Chapman, Programming with Python, Prima Tech, →ISBN

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
regular expression
Cite this entry
APA

regexp. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/regexp

MLA

“regexp.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/regexp. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “regexp,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/regexp.

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