file descriptor
file descriptor · file descriptors
A process-unique identifier for a file or other input/output resource, such as a pipe…A process-unique identifier for a file or other input/output resource, such as a pipe or network socket.
Meaning
1 sensesA process-unique identifier for a file or other input/output resource, such as a pipe or network socket.
Forms
plural: file descriptors| Singular | file descriptor |
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