universally unique identifier

noun

A 128‑bit label used to uniquely identify objects in computer systems

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Meanings

noununiversally unique identifier (plural universally unique identifiers)

plural universally unique identifiers

  1. A 128‑bit label used to uniquely identify objects in computer systems
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