Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chars
Noun
/tʃɑrz/
Definition
Chars refer to the shortened form of characters, often used in computer programming and digital contexts.
Examples
- The password must contain at least eight chars.
- In programming, each char can be stored in a single byte.
- He typed out the chars quickly on his keyboard.
Meaning
In computing, ‘chars’ typically means the individual letters, numerals, or symbols in a text string. It can also refer to a data type that represents a character or a group of characters in programming languages.
Synonyms
- characters
- symbols
- letters
