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Call-by-reference Thesaurus

(programming) An evaluation strategy in which the arguments to a function are evaluated first, and a pointer to the result is passed to the function.

Synonyms for Call-by-reference

Depending on context, synonyms include pass-by-reference.

Antonyms for Call-by-reference

Common opposites include call-by-value.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include call-by-value, pass-by-reference, pass-by-value, call-by-need, call-by-name, call-by-future.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is another word for call-by-reference?

Possible synonyms include pass-by-reference.

What is an antonym for call-by-reference?

Possible antonyms include call-by-value.

Can every synonym replace call-by-reference?

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