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0r

0r is not a standard term in linguistics, science, or technology. It refers to a two-character sequence consisting of the digit 0 and the letter r. In online writing and branding, 0r is sometimes used as a stylized variant of the word “or,” with the numeral substituting for a letter. It can also appear in usernames, product names, memes, or other text where unconventional spellings or logo-like elements are desired. Because of its visual distinctiveness, it may be chosen for branding or for playful or obfuscated text.

In computing and data contexts, 0r has no inherent semantic meaning or widely recognized function. As an

Variants and related notions include leetspeak, where digits substitute for letters (for example, 0 for O or

identifier
in
code,
most
programming
languages
prohibit
identifiers
that
begin
with
a
digit,
so
0r
would
not
typically
be
valid
as
a
bare
programmatic
token.
When
used,
it
usually
appears
as
part
of
a
string
literal
(for
example,
in
data
or
configuration
files)
or
as
part
of
a
larger
token
rather
than
as
a
standalone
keyword
or
symbol.
4
for
A),
and
stylized
text
used
in
branding
or
online
culture.
The
term
0r
does
not
have
a
formal
encyclopedic
entry,
and
its
meaning
largely
depends
on
context
and
user
intent.
See
also:
or,
leetspeak.