unique key
juˈniːk kiː
Definition

Definition of unique key - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
databasesTECH.set of columns identifying a database recordTECH.
  • The unique key ensures no duplicate entries in the database.
identifier primary key
2.
metaphoricalRaresingularly important or essential elementRare
  • Her unique key to success was her determination.
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Expressions with unique

unique in the annals ofadj.
unmatched in historical records or accounts
This victory is unique in the annals of sports history.
unique in the worldadj.
unmatched anywhere on Earth
Her talent is unique in the world.
unique identification numbern.
numeric code used to single out a person, item or group
Each customer receives a unique identification number when opening an account.
unique selling pointn.
distinctive feature that makes a product stand out
The phone's battery life is its unique selling point.
unique identifiern.
identifier guaranteed unique for specific objects or purposes
Each user account has a unique identifier.
unique selling propositionn.
distinctive feature that makes a product stand out
The unique selling proposition of this phone is its battery life.

Expressions with key

key intov.
enter information using a keyboard
He keyed into the computer all the data from the survey.
key toprep.
important for solving a problem
Innovation is key to solving climate change.
key upv.
make someone excited or nervous
The loud music keyed up the crowd before the show.
church keyn.
tool for opening cans and bottles
He used a church key to open the soda can.
key to successn.
essential factor for achieving success
Determination is often seen as the key to success.
lock and keyn.
device used to secure something
The treasure chest was secured with a lock and key.
out of keyadj.
not in harmony with the musical key
The singer was out of key during the performance.
hold the keyv.
be essential for achieving something
His support holds the key to our success.
key for successn.
crucial element enabling achievement
Education is a key for success in life.
key in handadj.
ready for immediate use or operation
The apartment is key in hand for the new tenants.

Terms related to unique key

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Terms with unique key included in their meaning

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fingerprintn.
cryptography
unique identification for a public key

Examples of unique key in a sentence

  • The database relies on a unique key for data integrity.
  • The unique key to the puzzle was hidden.
  • His unique key to happiness was simplicity.

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  1. French:clé unique, élément clé, ...
  2. German:eindeutiger Schlüssel, Schlüsselelement, ...
  3. Italian:chiave univoca, elemento essenziale, ...
  4. Spanish:clave única, elemento clave, ...
  5. Portuguese:chave única, elemento chave, ...
  6. Chinese:唯一键, 关键要素, ...
  7. Japanese:一意キー, 唯一の鍵, ...
  8. Arabic:مِفْتاح فَرِيد, مِفْتاح فَريد, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַפְתֵחַ יִיחוּדִי, מַפְתֵּחַ יִחוּדִי, ...
  10. Russian:уникальный ключ, ...
  11. Ukrainian:унікальний ключ, ключовий елемент, ...
  12. Hindi:यूनिक की, अनूठी कुंजी, ...
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