regular expression
ˈrɛɡjələr ɪkˈsprɛʃən
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Definition of regular expression - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
technologyTECH.sequence of characters defining a search patternTECH.
  • He used a regular expression to find email addresses in the text.
pattern
2.
computing theoryTECH.concise description of a formal languageTECH.
  • Regular expressions are used in automata theory.
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Expressions with regular

regular joen.
average person without special status or privileges
He's just a regular joe who enjoys simple things in life.
regular as clockworkadj.
happening at very predictable times
Her morning routine is regular as clockwork.
regular as rainadj.
happening very often or always
Her visits are regular as rain, every Monday without fail.
regular coffeen.
American coffee, not espresso
He asked for a regular coffee, not a cappuccino.
regular fitn.
standard clothing cut designed to follow average body shape comfortably
He prefers jeans in a regular fit instead of a slim style.
regular paymentn.
sum due on a set schedule, paid repeatedly over time
Her regular payment was due on the first of each month.

Expressions with expression

his expression spoke volumesexp.
show feelings or thoughts clearly without using words
His expression spoke volumes about his disappointment.
someone's expression spoke volumesexp.
shows a lot of emotion without words
Her expression spoke volumes about her disappointment.
facial expressionn.
face shows feelings or thoughts by moving muscles
Her facial expression showed she was surprised.
slang expressionn.
informal language not suitable for formal occasions
He used a slang expression during the meeting.
someone's expression says a lotexp.
facial look shows feelings or thoughts without words
Her expression says a lot about how she feels.
self-expressionn.
the act of expressing one's feelings, thoughts, or ideas
Art is a form of self-expression that allows individuals to convey their emotions.
oral expressionn.
spoken sharing of thoughts or feelings with other people
Her clear oral expression helped everyone understand the complex topic.
animated expressionn.
lively and expressive look or gesture
Her animated expression showed her excitement.
expression of sympathyn.
gesture showing support or understanding
His hug was an expression of sympathy during her tough time.
freedom of expressionn.
right to express ideas and opinions without censorship
Freedom of expression is protected by the constitution.

Terms related to regular expression

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expressexpressionmatchsearchsequencestringsyntaxtechnologyautomatoncompilerparsingpattern

Terms with regular expression included in their meaning

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alternationn.
technology
construct in a regular expression matching several subexpressions
regexabbr.
abr: Regular Expression
pattern used to search or match text

Examples of regular expression in a sentence

  • Learning to write a regular expression is essential for data analysis.
  • The search tool uses regular expressions.
  • Regular expressions simplify complex search patterns.

View all translations of regular expression

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  1. French:expression régulière, regex, ...
  2. German:regulärer Ausdruck, Regulärer Ausdruck, ...
  3. Italian:espressione regolare, regex, ...
  4. Spanish:expresión regular, ...
  5. Portuguese:expressão regular, regex, ...
  6. Chinese:正则表达式, 规则表达式, ...
  7. Japanese:正規表現, ...
  8. Arabic:تعبير نمطي, ...
  9. Hebrew:בִּטּוּי רֶגוּלָרִי, בִּטּוּי סְדִיר, ...
  10. Russian:регулярное выражение, регулярка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:регулярний вираз, регулярка, ...
  12. Hindi:नियमित अभिव्यक्ति, ...
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