prefixed variable
nounUK /ˈpriːfɪkst ˈveəriəbl/
US /ˈpriːfɪkst ˈveriəbl/
A prefixed variable is a variable with a short tag added to the front of its name.
In the code, the prefixed variable strName tells you the value is a string.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A variable whose name begins with a scope or type indicator such as m_ or int.
The prefixed variable m_count shows that count belongs to the class.
3. A placeholder in a template that starts with a special symbol like $ or %.
The prefixed variable $user is replaced with the actual username.
4. A programming name that carries extra meaning through its leading characters.
Using a prefixed variable like bIsReady makes the boolean type obvious.