ASCII

What Does ASCII Mean in a Text?

ASCII means "American Standard Code for Information Interchange."

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When I write ASCII, I mean this:

meaning of ASCII

"American Standard Code for Information Interchange"

Summary of Key Points

"American Standard Code for Information Interchange" is the most common definition for ASCII on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
ASCII
Definition:American Standard Code for Information Interchange
Type:Acronym
Guessability:guessability level 3
3: Guessable
Typical Users:typical user

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Example of ASCII Used in a Text

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