That which is prefixed; especially one or more letters or syllables added to the beginning of a word to modify its meaning; as, pre- in prefix, con- in conjure
A Host record field An optional string which follows the Host name in a Midgard targeted URL It may be seen as a prefix to the requested Page or as a suffix to the Host name Different prefixes enable separate virtual Hosts with the same Host name and port number
Digits 4 through 6 of the telephone number The prefix is also referred to as the NXX, a reference to its dialing format A prefix is also called a CO code
A letter or group of letters which comes before the serial number on certain license plates If the letter(s) come after the serial number they are called a suffix