specialcharactersequence

noun

UK /ˈspɛʃəl ˈkærəktə ˈsiːkwəns/

US /ˈspɛʃəl ˈkærəktər ˈsiːkwəns/

A special character sequence is a small group of symbols typed together to do something special.

The password must include a special character sequence like #@!.

SYNONYMS

symbol string character string symbol code special code

RELATED WORDS

password symbol keyboard escape sequence code

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A set of non-letter symbols used in computer code to give instructions.

The programmer used a special character sequence to start a new line.

3. A short group of punctuation marks that stands for something else in a message.

She typed a special character sequence to add a smiley face.

4. A hidden combination of symbols that unlocks a feature.

Enter the special character sequence to open the secret menu.