Filename Definition

fīlnām
noun
A name given to a computer file to distinguish it from other files, often containing an extension that classifies it by type.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
  • computer file name
  • computer filename
  • file name

Other Word Forms of Filename

Noun

Singular:
filename
Plural:
filenames

Origin of Filename

Filename Sentence Examples

  • If the word has ` / ' within its path name, filename completion is applied instead of the command name comple- tion.

  • Why ca n't DOS ever say " Excellent command or filename "?

  • The number of arguments to a command that involves filename expansion is limited to 1/6th the number of characters allowed in an argument list.

  • This file sets the default list of mappings from filename extensions to content types; changing this file is not recommended.

  • The -f option means to load the new builtin command name from shared object filename, on systems that support dynamic loading.

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Words Starting With

FFIFIL

Words Ending With

EMEAME

Unscrambles

filename

Words Starting With F and Ending With E

Starts With F & Ends With EStarts With FI & Ends With EStarts With F & Ends With ME

Word Length

8 Letter Words8 Letter Words Starting With F8 Letter Words Ending With E