Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
doi
Noun
/ˈdɔɪ/
Definition
A unique identifier for digital objects, primarily used for scholarly articles.
Examples
- The doi of the research paper is 10.1000/abcd1234.
- To access the article, simply enter the doi in your browser.
- Scholars often use the doi to cite digital resources accurately.
Meaning
The term ‘doi’ stands for Digital Object Identifier. It provides a permanent link to a digital item, ensuring that even if the item’s location changes on the internet, the doi will still point to it.
Synonyms
- Digital Object Identifier
- Permanent identifier
