Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
header
noun
/ˈhɛd.ər/
Definition
A header is a section of text that appears at the top of a document or webpage, usually containing important information like titles, dates, or author names.
Examples
- The header of the report included the author’s name and the date.
- When browsing a website, the header typically contains the logo and navigation links.
- In an email, the header shows who sent the message and when.
Meaning
In computing, a header is often used to refer to metadata that comes at the beginning of a file, such as headers in email messages or HTTP headers in web communications.
Synonyms
- Title
- Heading
- Top section
