function object

noun

An object that encapsulates a function pointer (or equivalent).

Meanings

nounfunction object (plural function objects)

plural function objects

  1. object-oriented programmingAn object that encapsulates a function pointer (or equivalent).

    Synonyms: functional, functionoid, functor

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAn object that encapsulates a function pointer (or equivalent).

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