blankvalue

noun

UK /blæŋk ˈvæljuː/

US /blæŋk ˈvæljuː/

A blank value is an empty spot where a number or word should be.

The form showed a blankvalue because I forgot to type my age.

SYNONYMS

empty value missing value null value empty field gap

RELATED WORDS

placeholder default empty cell data entry form field

OTHER MEANINGS

2. In computing, a value that is intentionally empty or unset.

The database stored a blankvalue for the missing phone number.

3. A space left empty on a printed form or table.

Please write 'none' instead of leaving a blankvalue in the box.

4. A result that shows nothing because no input was given.

The calculator returned a blankvalue when I pressed equals without typing anything.