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query string

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A sequence of data appended to a URL to supply input parameters in the form of name-value pairs.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Internet

Examples

  • The site works when we visit example.com/q, but fails when we visit example.com/q?name=Smith. There must be a problem processing the query string.

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