blank sequence; blank string
Computing term for a sequence of blank characters, such as spaces or tabs, often in data processing or text formatting.
このプログラムは空白列を無視してデータを読み込みます。
This program reads data while ignoring blank sequences.
Compound of 空白 (blank) and 列 (sequence, row). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; the term is used in modern computing contexts.