descriptor meaning

descriptor as a noun

1. the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
   • the inflected forms of a word can be represented by a stem and a list of inflections to be attached

   Synonyms: form, word form, signifier

   Type of: word

   Kinds: plural, singular, ghost word, root, etymon, citation form, abbreviation, acronym

2. a piece of stored information that is used to identify an item in an information storage and retrieval system

   Type of: information

How to pronounce descriptor

descriptor is pronounced /dɪˈskrɪptɝ/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.