SIGIL
Sigil
In computer programming, a sigil is a symbol attached to a variable name, showing the variable's datatype or scope, usually a prefix, as in$foo
, where $
is the sigil.
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sigil
Noun
- A seal, signature or signet.
- A sign, image or symbol considered to be magical.
- A nonalphanumeric character affixed to a symbol (e.g. variable) to indicate a property such as type or scope.
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