key word

Definition of Key Word in English :

1. key word

a word that is used as a pattern to decode an encrypted message

2. key word

a significant word used in indexing or cataloging

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Key Word

noun

1.

a word used as a key to a code

2.

any significant word or phrase, esp a word used to describe the contents of a document

noun

a word or phrase submitted to a search engine in an effort to locate relevant documents or websites

n.

1. A word that serves as a key to a code or cipher.

2. A significant or descriptive word.

3. A word used as a reference point for finding other words or information.