Delimiter
Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-000288
A character or sequence of characters that marks the beginning or end of a data unit, such as a field, record, or string. It separates distinct items within a larger body of data, allowing parsers to correctly interpret the structure. Common delimiters include commas, tabs, and newline characters.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CMP-000288 |
|---|---|
| Field | Computing and IT |
| Subject | Technical |
Record as JSON
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