Sentence examples for read-only from inspiring English sources
The word 'read-only' is correct and widely used in written English.
It is typically used to describe a file or document that can be viewed but not edited or changed. It can also refer to a mode or setting on a device or program that restricts the user's ability to modify files. Example: Please be aware that this document is read-only. Any changes made will not be saved.
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read-only
adjective
Unalterable, capable of being read but not written. Especially common in computer terms such as read-only memory and read-only access to files or directories (in file system permissions or programs).
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