Human-readable
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Human-readable is an adjective meaning (computing) That can be read by humans (as well as computers), such as a file format based on plain text.
Meaning
(computing) That can be read by humans (as well as computers), such as a file format based on plain text.
More Meanings
- (literature, writing) Of writing, without excessive jargon.
Example Sentences
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Related Words
Related dictionary entries include character-based, tool-friendly, self-documenting, binary, user-friendly, plaintext.
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