character class

The term "character class" varies in meaning based on context, commonly used in role-playing games and computing.

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Definition

(gaming)A category that defines a character's abilities, skills, and role within the game, such as warrior, mage, or thief.

In Dungeons & Dragons, choosing a character class like wizard or rogue determines your character's skills and abilities.
The game's character classes include healer, tank, and damage dealer, each with unique roles in combat.

(technical)A set of characters used in pattern matching within regular expressions, often defined using a specific syntax.

In the regular expression [a-z], the character class matches any lowercase letter.
Character classes in regex allow for efficient text processing and pattern matching.

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