帮助中心

snippet

[ˈsnɪpɪt]

snippet Definition

  • 1a small piece or brief extract of something
  • 2a programming term for a small region of re-usable source code, machine code, or text

Using snippet: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "snippet" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I only caught a snippet of the conversation.

  • Example

    The article included a snippet from the interview.

  • Example

    The programmer used a code snippet to solve the problem.

snippet Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for snippet

Phrases with snippet

  • a limited preview of a book or document provided by Google Books or other online sources

    Example

    I was able to read a snippet view of the book before deciding to buy it.

  • a software tool that allows programmers to write, test, and debug code snippets

    Example

    The snippet editor has a user-friendly interface that makes coding easier.

  • a collection of pre-written code snippets that can be used in programming projects

    Example

    The programmer saved time by using a code snippet from the library instead of writing the code from scratch.

Origins of snippet

from Middle Dutch 'snippen', meaning 'to snip'

📌

Summary: snippet in Brief

A 'snippet' [ˈsnɪpɪt] is a small piece or brief extract of something, such as a conversation or an article. In programming, it refers to a small region of re-usable source code, machine code, or text. Examples include 'I only caught a snippet of the conversation,' and 'The programmer used a code snippet to solve the problem.' Other phrases include 'snippet view,' 'snippet editor,' and 'snippet library.'