Definition & Meaning of "read-only"

read-only

characterized by a mode in which data or a file is accessible for viewing but cannot be modified or altered

Read-only

(computer science) a file that you can read but cannot change

Example

The software provided a read-only view of the report.

The manual was available online in a read-only version.

She received a read-only link to review the proposal.

He could only access the database in read-only mode.

They shared the presentation in read-only format to ensure consistency.

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