Readme

//ˈɹidmi// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A text file meant to be read before taking any significant action with the items it accompanies.

    "Remember, there may be many readmes in many different locations within the patch itself. Search and read all readmes before proceeding."

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read-me file

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"Remember, there may be many readmes in many different locations within the patch itself. Search and read all readmes before proceeding."

Etymology

From read + me.

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text file

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