username

[yoo-zer-neym]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Computers.

Also called sign-in name,.��Also called login name,.��Also called sign-on name.��Also called logon name,.��a unique sequence of characters used to identify a user and allow access to a computer system, computer network, or online account.
the part of an email address before the @ sign.

username

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noun

computing a name that someone uses for identification purposes when logging onto a computer, using chatrooms, or as part of his or her e-mail address

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Word History and Origins

Origin of username¹

First recorded in 1970–75; user ¹ ( def. ) + name ( def. )

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One search, which could be traced back to a person's Instagram account because of their username and profile picture, asked Meta AI to generate an image of an animated character lying outside wearing only underwear.

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That year, the username on a gaming platform tied to Bartkus’ email address was “Pyrotechnical.”

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They also found a friend of the girl on Roblox with the username “TheMatt3798.”

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Using the handle, or username, of ValuedBridge, Gordon had casual conversations with another user, AceProspect, who would become a priority target for the NCA.

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She filled it in, divulging the username and password, and shortly afterwards the account was taken over by hackers.

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user interface user's fee

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