desc
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7.5
In an order that shows the largest or newest items first
- adjective
- Specialized
:
descendente
- When filtering results, select desc to display the newest items before the older ones.
Examples
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The table can be arranged by date in desc to show the most recent entries first.
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Sort the list in desc order to see the highest scores at the top.
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The results are listed in desc order.
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Please arrange the files in desc sequence.
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Sort the list in desc order to see the highest scores at the top.
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The table can be arranged by date in desc to show the most recent entries first.
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When filtering results, select desc to display the newest items before the older ones.
Synonyms
decreasingly
vsdesc
1
4.1
In order from largest to smallest
is a short written label indicating items are ordered from largest to smallest
Surface Forms
desc positive
Etymology
Desc is short for descending, from an old word meaning 'to go down', so it describes an order that goes from largest or newest down to smallest or oldest. That's why choosing desc in a list will show the top items first.