Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
case-sensitive
Adjective
/ˈkeɪsˈsɛn.sɪ.tɪv/
Definition
Concerned with distinguishing between uppercase and lowercase letters.
Examples
- Password entries are often case-sensitive, meaning ‘Password’ and ‘password’ are treated as different.
- When programming, be careful with case-sensitive variables.
- File names may be case-sensitive; ‘file.txt’ and ‘File.txt’ could refer to different files.
Meaning
Refers to the way in which some computer programs treat letters with different cases as different characters.
Synonyms
- Case-specific
- Letter-sensitive
