key word
Database query input
A key word is a word of special significance—one that unlocks meaning or access.
In research, key words are terms that capture the central concepts of a text, used for indexing and searching: Enter your key words in the search box.
In cryptography, a key word helps encode or decode a message.
Often written as one word: keyword.
- collocationConventional phrase pattern
- termFixed period or word
- categorizationArranging into groups
- indexAlphabetical guide to contents
- conceptAbstract mental construct
tagging · meta tag · query · long tail · exact match · search term · topic · context · metadata · phrase · corpus · lexeme · idea · research tool · unlock · semantics · master · entry
importance/centrality
key wordfiller word
Meaningless verbal pause
minor detail · padding · fluff · boilerplate · verbiage