Call-by-value
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Call-by-value is a noun meaning (programming) An evaluation strategy in which the arguments to a function are evaluated first, and the result is passed into the function.
Meaning
(programming) An evaluation strategy in which the arguments to a function are evaluated first, and the result is passed into the function.
Synonyms for call-by-value
Depending on context, synonyms include pass-by-value.
Antonyms for call-by-value
Common opposites include call-by-reference.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pass-by-value, call-by-reference, call-by-name, call-by-need, pass-by-reference, call-by-future.
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