command pattern

noun

A behavioural design pattern, in which an object is used to represent and encapsulate all the information needed to call a method at a later time.

Meanings

nouncommand pattern (plural command patterns)

plural command patterns

  1. computingA behavioural design pattern, in which an object is used to represent and encapsulate all the information needed to call a method at a later time.

Translations

German Kommando
  • KommandoTranslations
Swedish kommando
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APA

command pattern. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/command%20pattern

MLA

“command pattern.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/command%20pattern. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “command pattern,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/command%20pattern.

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