Words / B1

KEEW-urd/ˈkiːwɜːd/

A keyword is an important word used to search, index, or summarise a text. Key word as two words is the same idea. Term is wider; password is not a synonym. Abstracts: put the keyword in the first sentence.

Meaning

An important word used to search, index, or summarise a text.

Examples

• “Put the keyword in the first sentence of the abstract.”
• “Search the catalogue by keyword, not by the lecturer’s first name.”

Good to know

a keyword; keywords. Close: a search term. Not a password. Abstracts / library catalogues. One word in most UK exam guides.

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