Nesting
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈnɛstɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Nesting is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of nest.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of nest.
More Meanings
- The process by which a bird nests.
- An arrangement by which one thing is nested inside another.
- (programming) The enclosure of one self-contained element of code inside another.
Example Sentences
the nesting of Russian dolls
The positioning of a control structure inside another control structure is called nesting e.g. nested-IF and nested-loop.
Word Forms
- nestings
Synonyms for nesting
Depending on context, synonyms include nestage, imbrication.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nestling, brooding, bird, brood, spawning, oviposition.
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