Word
doi
Phoneticsdoi
/ˈdɔɪ/
Definition
n. Stands for Digital Object Identifier. It is a permanent link for an online document that stays the same even if the website address changes.
n. Abbreviation for Digital Object Identifier. A unique alphanumeric string assigned by a registration agency to identify content and provide a persistent link to its location on the internet.
Examples
“Please include the DOI at the end of your citation.”
“The librarian explained that using a DOI is more reliable than a standard URL because the link never breaks.”
“Scholarly databases rely on the DOI system to cross-reference millions of articles, ensuring that researchers can access the primary source regardless of changes to the publisher's web architecture.”
Examples
simple
“Please include the DOI at the end of your citation.”
contextual
“The librarian explained that using a DOI is more reliable than a standard URL because the link never breaks.”
complex
“Scholarly databases rely on the DOI system to cross-reference millions of articles, ensuring that researchers can access the primary source regardless of changes to the publisher's web architecture.”
Usage
Usually written in lowercase as 'doi:' followed by the string, or as a full URL.
Teaching tip
Essential for students learning academic writing and APA/MLA citation styles; explain that unlike a URL, a DOI never changes.
Synonyms
Scan code
englishreference.com/q/doi