Autoincrements

/ˌɔːtoʊˈɪŋkrəˌments/ noun

Definition

Plural form of autoincrement; multiple automatic increases of numerical values in a computer system.

Etymology

Plural of 'autoincrement,' from Greek 'auto' (self) and Latin 'incrementum' (increase). Used in computing and database terminology since the 1970s.

Kelly Says

A single database might be performing millions of autoincrements per day—every new user, transaction, or record needs a fresh unique number assigned instantly and automatically.

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