Skip to content
How to ThinkIn the Age of AI
Definitionv1DF-023

Unique identifier

a stable, distinct address assigned to an idea or information resource that enables precise referencing, linking, and retrieval without ambiguity, regardless of changes to the idea's title or content

Why This Is a Definition

This definition clearly establishes the term 'unique identifier' by naming it, stating its genus (stable address), and providing its differentia (distinct, enables precise referencing, linking, retrieval without ambiguity, stable regardless of title/content changes). It distinguishes unique identifiers from mere titles and explains their functional purpose in knowledge systems.