Meaning of the word string in English

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string

US /strɪŋ/

UK /strɪŋ/

a length of cord, thread, or wire used for fastening or tying

Example:

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Tie the package with a piece of string.

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She wore a necklace made of pearls on a delicate silver string.

Synonym:

cord thread twine line rope

a sequence of characters or data, typically as a single unit

Example:

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The program processes the input as a string of text.

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Each record in the database is identified by a unique string.

Synonym:

sequence series chain array

to thread or hang something on a string or in a line

Example:

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She helped me string the beads for the necklace.

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They will string lights across the street for the festival.

Synonym:

thread bead lace hang suspend

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