dotfile

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Synonyms: dot file

Antonyms: dot file

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|computing|[[Unix]]}} A [[file]] or [[directory]] whose name begins with a [[dot]] (period or full stop), typically hidden from view and sometimes used to store [[configuration]] settings.

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