snippet
IPA: snˈɪpʌt
noun
- A small part of something, such as a song or fabric; sample.
- (computing) A text file containing a relatively small amount of code, useless by itself, along with instructions for inserting that code into a larger codebase.
verb
- (transitive, often computing) To produce a snippet (small part) of; to excerpt.
- To make small cuts, to snip, particularly with scissors.
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Examples of "snippet" in Sentences
- Here's a snippet from a recent review by BookThingo:
- Here's a snippet from a review by Leontine of Realms on Our Bookshelves.
- However, if you check out my message boards, I did post a little snippet from the beginning of the book.
- If this 'snippet' is an indicator of the rest of the interview who would want to watch the "Palin Lies" reruns?
- This snippet is then followed by a long, godforesaken comment thread that includes responses to awful, racist rants by some Georgian named "Linda".
- Unfortunately, the effect of this snippet is almost ruined by the insipid reporter chick, who should just shut the hell up, stop being patronizing and let the geek dudes talk.
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