Meaning

(programming) A compiler directive; data embedded in source code by programmers to indicate some intention to a compiler..

Definitions by Sense

1. (programming) A compiler directive; data embedded in source code by programmers to indicate some intention to a compiler.
2. (Internet) In early versions of HTTP, a general header that specifies some implementation-specific directive, to any recipient, and may specify that the HTTP response should not be cached.
3. (uncommon) A practical thing or action, as opposed to theory or belief (dogma).

Example Sentences

This pragma stops the compiler from generating those warnings we don't care about.

[…]users may also want to disable functionality such as function inlining via either a compiler command line option or compiler pragma, depending on the build tools system and functionality supported.

It is not possible to specify a pragma for a specific recipient; however, any pragma directive not relevant to a recipient should be ignored by that recipient.

At any given minute, we must choose between habitual action and thoughtful action, between Dogma and Pragma.

"If it is practical, a pragma, it is a thing and not a theory."

Other speakers railed against “neo-liberal dogma”; but a dogma is a belief that you hold regardless of evidence. No one comes to economic liberalism through dogma. In theory, a planned economy might work better than one left to arrange itself; in practice, it never does. Classical liberalism, far from being a dogma, is a pragma.

Word Forms

• pragmas
• pragmata

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When Should You Use Pragma?

Use pragma when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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