# Terminology

If you don't know what a word or phrase means, it's easy to become (more) confused. Since many Skript users are just starting their coding journey, they might not know what some things mean yet.

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If you're unsure what someone is saying, you could always search the internet for its meaning or ask. Don't be shy to seek clarification. It's better than being confused.
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## Definitions

`Scripts`: The `.sk` files that contain code.\
-> Although the pronunciation is identical, these are **not** (correctly) referred to as "skripts".

`Addons`: Additional plugins that increase Skript's capabilities.

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Some addons are outdated and can interfere with your code. See the [Outdated Addons page](/syntask/outdated-addons.md) to learn more.
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`Define:` To create or set something; specify its properties and components. Typically comes up when creating variables, functions, and commands.

`String`: Characters *strung* out in a line; a more 'programmer-y' way to refer to text.\
`Stringify`: Converting an object into a string by placing it within quotes.\
-> Example: `object` -> `"%object%"`.\
`Substring`: A smaller string within a string.\
-> Example: the string `"ice cream"` contains the substring `"e cr"`.

`Indented` or `Nested`: To be inside of a section.\
-> Example: an if statement will run the code nested inside of it when it is passed.

`Object`: An object is, well, an object. It's a versatile, inclusive phrase referring to something; an expression, variable, number, item, location, block, and basically anything else.

`Value`: The value of an object; whatever it is set to or equal to.\
-> Example: after setting a variable to `12*3`, its value is `36`.\
`Index` (plural: `indices`): the position or key for a value stored in a list variable (like Python dictionaries).\
`Element`: A single value or object out of a list.

`Timespan`: Duration, a length of time.\
`Timestamp`: An instance or moment in time, such as `15:00, 3rd of September, 2019` or `1 hour from now`.


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