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

  1. A seal, signature or signet.
  2. A sign, image or symbol considered to be magical.
  3. A nonalphanumeric character affixed to a symbol (e.g. variable) to indicate a property such as type or scope.


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