Identicon

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A graphical symbol, usually automatically generated, representing some entity for easy visual identification.

    "These images are sometimes known as identicons and can be used to identify users by providing a unique image generated from their username or IP address."

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"These images are sometimes known as identicons and can be used to identify users by providing a unique image generated from their username or IP address."

Etymology

Blend of identity + icon.

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