Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

xxxx

Noun
/ˈɛksˈɛksˈɛks/
Definition
xxxx is a placeholder term often used to represent an unspecified or unknown item, value, or piece of information.
Examples
  • When submitting the form, replace ‘xxxx’ with your actual information.
  • In coding, ‘xxxx’ is frequently used as a sample variable.
  • She used ‘xxxx’ as a placeholder in her notes.
Meaning
In various contexts, ‘xxxx’ can denote anything from a generic term in programming to a way of marking text or data that needs to be filled in.
Synonyms
  • placeholder
  • variable
  • unknown