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human-readable

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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adj

Meaning 1

That can be read by humans (as well as computers), such as a file format based on plain text.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: readable

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adj

Meaning 2

Of writing, without excessive jargon.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: communications, journalism, literature, media, publishing, writing

Examples

  • This is a human-readable summary of the Creative Commons license.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: readable

History

Etymology

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