Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
desc
abbreviation
/dɛsk/
Definition
Desc is a short form typically used in computing and data contexts to refer to a descending order.
Examples
- To sort the list of scores in desc order to find the highest score.
- The database query was set to return results in desc format.
Meaning
In datasets or lists, desc often indicates that items should be arranged from highest to lowest value, such as in numerical data or in terms of importance.
Synonyms
- descending
- decreasing
- downward
