Globally Unique Identifier

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): GUID

Definition(s):

  1. (noun) A unique sequence or coding of ASCII characters intended to guarantee uniqueness of identity between Entities of any form, such as Resources, Organizations, and Assets.

  2. (noun) A documentable label, often tied to some algorithm or set of rules, that helps to uniquely identify and distinguish an Entity, human or systematic in nature, from all others of any kind or type.