What is ENTRY_CREATOR_TYPE in the fast formula

Hi Friends
What is element entry creator type? Actually I found this in one of the Fusion fast formula ENTRY_CREATOR_TYPE. Could someone let me know what exactly is this please. I posted this question in EBS forum as well just in case if we have the same concept there and someone answers that.
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