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Record 1 2021-08-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Mathematics
  • Computer Programs and Programming
CONT

The name of a variable is a placeholder for its value, the data it holds. Referencing (retrieving) its value is called variable substitution.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mathématiques informatiques
  • Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
CONT

Le nom d'une variable est un paramètre fictif pour sa valeur, les données qu'elle contient. L'action de référencer sa valeur est appelée substitution de variable.

Spanish

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