first-class continuations

first-class con·tin·u·a·tions
UK/ˈfɜːst ˈklɑːs kəntɪnjʊˈeɪʃ(ə)nz/US/ˈfɝst ˈklæs kənˌtɪnjuˈeɪʃənz/

A form of first-class continuation — A continuation that can be used like any other value in a programming language, granting it a powerful ability to control the flow of execution.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of first-class continuation
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