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placeholder

/ˈplæs.hɒldər/ noun · British & US
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What does placeholder mean?

noun

A word or symbol used to temporarily hold a position in a text or other document, often replaced by actual content later. A temporary or dummy value used in a system or process.

Example

"The placeholder text will be replaced with the actual content once the design is finalized."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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