Definition of Keyword

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keyword
n. word which explains a code or cipher; important word; word which indicates the subject of a document

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Keyword Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries

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keyword
1. One of a fixed set of symbols built into the syntax of a language. Typical keywords would be if, then, else, print, goto, while, switch. There are usually restrictions about reusing keywords as names for user-defined objects such as variables or procedures. Languages vary as to what is provided as a keyword and what is a library routine, for example some languages provide keywords for input/output operations whereas in others these are library routines.
2. A small set of words designed to convey the subject of a technical article. Some publications specify a fixed set of keywords from which those for a particular article should be chosen.

Vb Glossary 1.0
keyword
keyword

A word or symbol recognized as part of the Visual Basic programming language; for example, a statement, function name, or operator.

DW and OLAP terms
keyword
A reserved word in SQL Server that performs a specific function, such as to define, manipulate, and access database objects.

Website design & Internet terms
Keyword
Words that are likely to correspond to those entered into search engines.

INTERNET TERMS&ACRONYMSV1.0
KEYWORD
The fastest way to get from one area of an Internet service to another.Also used by search engines to find what you are searching for.

Noman's Java(TM) Glossary
keyword
The Java programming language sets aside words as keywords - these words are reserved by the language itself and therefore are not available as names for variables or methods.

TCP/IP port numbers
Keyword
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Keyword Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries

Technical English by wpv
Keyword
Specified words used in text search engines.


Keyword Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries

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keyword

keyword
1. one of a fixed set of symbols built into the syntax of a language. typical keywords would be if, then, else, print, goto, while, switch. there are usually restrictions about reusing keywords as names for user-defined objects such as variables or procedures. languages vary as to what is provided as a keyword and what is a library routine, for example some languages provide keywords for input/output operations whereas in others these are library routines.
2. a small set of words designed to convey the subject of a technical article. some publications specify a fixed set of keywords from which those for a particular article should be chosen.



Keyword Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries

Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia
Keyword
A keyword is a word or concept with special significance, in particular any word used as the key to a code or used in a reference work to link to other words or other information.

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