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  2. Universally unique identifier - Wikipedia

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    A Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is a 128-bit label used to uniquely identify objects in computer systems. The term Globally Unique Identifier (GUID) is also used, mostly in Microsoft systems. [1] [2] When generated according to the standard methods, UUIDs are, for practical purposes, unique.

  3. Unique identifier - Wikipedia

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    A unique identifier (UID) is an identifier that is guaranteed to be unique among all identifiers used for those objects and for a specific purpose. [1] The concept was formalized early in the development of computer science and information systems. In general, it was associated with an atomic data type.

  4. Magic number (programming) - Wikipedia

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    It is possible to create or alter globally unique identifiers (GUIDs) so that they are memorable, but this is highly discouraged as it compromises their strength as near-unique identifiers. [17] [18] The specifications for generating GUIDs and UUIDs are quite complex, which is what leads to them being virtually unique, if properly implemented. [19]

  5. UID - Wikipedia

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    Unique identifier for a specific user of a computer system; Unique ID for the Mifare series of chips (integrated circuits) used in contactless smart cards and proximity cards. Unique ID of a message in a folder on an IMAP server; User identifier (Unix), a code identifying each user on a Unix and Unix-like systems; Globally unique identifier (GUID)

  6. Decentralized identifier - Wikipedia

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    The standard elements of a DID doc DID explanation. A decentralized identifier (DID) is a type of globally unique identifier that enables an entity to be identified in a manner that is verifiable, persistent (as long as the DID controller desires), and does not require the use of a centralized registry. [1]

  7. Category:Unique identifiers - Wikipedia

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    Universal identifiers represent various schemes used to uniquely reference people, companies, and other things across domains, systems and organizations. They are used mostly in computer systems and databases, and provide a way to find objects whose names may change.

  8. List of computing and IT abbreviations - Wikipedia

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    ABI—Application Binary Interface; ... GUID—Globally Unique IDentifier; GWT—Google Web Toolkit; H ... UUID—Universally Unique Identifier;

  9. Uniform Resource Name - Wikipedia

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    A Uniform Resource Name (URN) is a Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) that uses the urn scheme.URNs are globally unique persistent identifiers assigned within defined namespaces so they will be available for a long period of time, even after the resource which they identify ceases to exist or becomes unavailable. [1]