D
Dicread
HomeDictionaryHheader

Note: The translation for this entry is currently under quality review. Some content is temporarily displayed in English only.

header

[C] Countable
pl: headers

In digital and print media, this term evokes the idea of a consistent anchor that provides context and navigation across multiple pages. It carries a feeling of organization and structural hierarchy, acting as a signpost for the reader to know exactly where they are within a larger body of work. In athletics, the term shifts toward a sense of sudden, athletic impact and precision. It describes a specific physical action that requires bravery and timing, contrasting with the static, organizational nature of the document-based meaning.

The word is used as a countable unit whether referring to a single section of a document, a specific goal in a match, or a data packet in computing.

Meanings

Noun
[something]

The top section of a page or document containing identifying information.

"The header includes the page number and the date."

Noun
[someone][something]

A strike of the ball with the head in soccer.

"He scored a brilliant header in the final minute."

Noun
[something]

The top part of a structural beam or a piece of hardware.

"The contractor checked the steel header for stability."

Noun
[something]

A piece of data at the beginning of a packet or file used for routing or identification.

"The network analyst examined the TCP header for errors."

Related Words

Last Updated: May 31, 2026Report an Error