to explode
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6.3
To split text into parts at a mark like a comma
- verb
- /ɪkˈsploʊd/
- Specialized
:
dividir
- In Python, you can use the explode() function to split a string into a list of words.
Examples
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To analyze the data, we must first explode the record into individual fields for better visualization.
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In the PHP code that receives it, explode() them back into two values:
Blog text (19) -
The program allows users to explode a long text into separate keywords for easier search functionality.
Synonyms
to split
vsto explode
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1.3
To break something into two or more parts
does the same specifically for text strings producing arrays
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4.8
To break text or data into parts so a computer can read it
only separates text into parts using a delimiter for output
9.7
To separate data into parts using a character like a comma
divides text into a list of substrings using that delimiter
7.0
To break writing into words or symbols so a computer can use it
splits text by a specific separator to produce substrings
Phrasal Verbs
Surface Forms
Etymology
Explode is used in computing as a simple image of breaking into pieces: imagine a line of text 'bursting' at each comma into separate parts. So to 'explode' a string means to split it into smaller pieces for use.