gid

Meanings

• noun

  A unique identifier for a resource or data in a database or system.

  - "In programming, a gid is used to identify a specific record in a database."
  - "The gid of a file in Unix-based systems is used to grant permissions."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gid
bid , kid , hid

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Variants

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gid , gids

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Etymology

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Derived from the German word 'Geschlecht' meaning 'tribe' or 'kind', later shortened to 'gid' in English.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'gid' is commonly used in Unix-based systems, such as Linux and macOS.

2. In some databases, the gid is a 32-bit integer, while in others it may be a longer value.

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Related Concepts

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1. UID (Unique Identifier): A unique identifier similar to gid, but used more broadly to refer to any identifier that is unique within a given system or database.

2. OID (Object Identifier): A unique identifier used in object-oriented programming and data modeling to identify specific objects or instances.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'gid' has been used metaphorically to represent identity or belonging to a particular group.

How to Memorize "gid"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a database with records, each having a unique gid.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'gid' with the concept of a unique identifier.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic: 'GID' stands for 'Global Unique Database Identifier'.

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