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FORMAL ARGUMENT [1 record]

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Record 1 2004-08-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Programming Languages
DEF

A parameter defined in the declaration or certain modules, that is associated with an actual parameter in a call or generic instantiation.

OBS

formal parameter; formal argument: terms standardized by ISO and CSA.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Langages de programmation
DEF

Paramètre qui décrit les objets des données nécessaires à l'exécution de la procédure appelée.

OBS

paramètre formel : terme normalisé par l'ISO et CSA.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Lenguaje de programación
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