Word of the Day – March 28, 2025

object identifier

Acronyms

  • OID

Preferred Term

  • None

Non-standard Terms

Definitions

Type Definition Sources
Data Contents A specialized formatted number that is registered with an internationally recognized standards organization. The unique alphanumeric/numeric identifier registered under the ISO registration standard to reference a specific object or object class. In the federal government PKI, they are used to uniquely identify each of the four policies and cryptographic algorithms supported. (used 29 times in citations and controls)
  • Per ISO 704:2009 methodology
Noun A unique name used to identify an object. (used 13 times in citations and controls)
  • Per ISO 704:2009 methodology

Other Forms

Type Other Form
Plural object identifiers
Plural Possessive object identifiers'
Possessive object identifier's

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