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keyword

keyword

91 3.0
A short text used to search for, identify, or unlock something
  • noun
  • /ˈkiːˌwɜrd/
: palabra clave
  • Using the correct keyword can significantly improve your chances of ranking higher in search results.
  • keyword search
  • negative keywords
  • general keyword

I think consistency is the keyword in anything that you do right?

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Examples

  • Literature can be searched by location, author, topic, keyword, or any of the contextual attributes listed above.

    Academic text (2013)
  • Simple keyword searching reduces data to only the keyword being entered into the search box.

    Academic text (2015)
  • You have to have your keyword in the title of your video.

  • Price per square foot search, zip code search, keyword search, days on market search.

  • Website users can select articles from one of the four sections or do a keyword search.

    Academic text (2015)
  • Another way to direct listening is to present the students with keywords they will hear during the presentation.

    Academic text (2013)
  • An Education Resources Information Center search using the keywords community college and president returned 1,267 hits.

    Academic text (2008)
  • With MyNextMove, students can search for careers by keywords, industries, and things they like to do.

    Academic text (2015)
  • When writing a blog post, it is important to use the right keyword to attract readers.

  • Search engines rely on keywords to help users find relevant information online.

Synonyms

term
vskeyword
∞ 4.1

A word or phrase with a clear meaning in a subject

is focused on importance for searching, identification, or access rather than technical meaning
password
vskeyword
281 2.5

A secret word or phrase that lets you access an account

is broader, also meaning words important for searching or identifying
key word
vskeyword
4 3.5

An important word used to find a text in a search

includes use for gaining access as well as for searching and identification
passphrase
vskeyword
  • Specialized
4 5.6

A group of words used like a password to unlock files or accounts

includes shorter search or identification words as well as access codes
watchword
vskeyword
8.2

A secret word that lets people enter or join a group

covers that use but also covers nonsecret identifying or searching words
codeword
vskeyword
7.5

A word or phrase that gives a secret signal to a group

is broader, focusing on search and access rather than hidden messaging

How Important

password
281 2.5
keyword
91 3.0
term
∞ 4.1
word
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

keyword singular
keywords plural

Morphology

keyword = key + word (transparent) = key + word

The compound transparently expresses 'an important or access-related word' used for searching or access control.

Etymology

Keyword comes from key + word, where key suggests something that 'opens' or is 'important', so a keyword is the word that opens access or finds what you need, whether as a secret word to enter a room or the main search term that shows the right results.