descriptorlist
nounUK /dɪˈskrɪptə lɪst/
US /dɪˈskrɪptər lɪst/
A list of words that tell what something is like.
The teacher made a descriptor list of words like 'kind' and 'funny' to describe the characters.
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2. In computing, a list of data fields that describe the structure of a record or file.
The program reads the descriptor list to know which fields to expect.
3. A set of terms used to classify or index items in a database or library.
Each book was tagged with a descriptor list for easier searching.
4. A checklist of qualities used to evaluate or describe a person or thing.
The reviewer used a descriptor list to rate the product's features.