noun
- the name given to a computer file, typically including an extension that indicates the file type
Usage: computing; common in digital contexts
Examples
- The filename 'report.pdf' tells you the file is a PDF document.
- Make sure your filename doesn't contain any special characters.
- I saved the image with the filename 'vacation_photo_2024.jpg'.
- The system requires a filename before you can save the document.
- She changed the filename from 'draft' to 'final_version.docx'.
- Always use descriptive filenames so you can easily find your files later.