It’s a UID. Since the abbreviation UID (Unique Identifier) begins with a consonant sound (the letter "u" sounds like “you”), we use the article “a”.
It’s a UID. Since the abbreviation UID (Unique Identifier) begins with a consonant sound (the letter "u" sounds like “you”), we use the article a.
A UID is an alphanumeric string that identifies a single entity within a given system.
An UID is an alphanumeric string that identifies a single entity within a given system.
The rule for using "a" or "an" is based on pronunciation, not spelling, and the initial sound of the acronym UID is a consonant.
The system will assign a UID in the range of 5000 to 5099.
You cannot assign a UID that is in use by another local user account.
We also say "a U" (not "an u").
The abbreviation UID begins with a U.
A partial list of abbreviations that begin with "u" but are preceded by "a":
