Meaning of the word backslash in English
What does backslash mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
backslash
US /ˈbæk.slæʃ/
UK /ˈbæk.slæʃ/
Noun
a typographic mark (\) used in computing, especially in file paths and regular expressions
Example:
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In Windows, file paths use a backslash to separate directory names.
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You need to escape special characters with a backslash in regular expressions.
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