Flag

Definitions

1. A configurable switch, signal, or marker used to enable behavior, track state, or indicate a condition. In product and engineering culture, 'flag' often refers specifically to feature flags but can also mean any notable marker or warning.

   In plain English: A switch or marker used to control or indicate something.

   Example: "They added a temporary flag so the risky path could be disabled instantly if support started seeing odd behavior after rollout."

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