function pointer

noun

a pointer that points to a function

Similar
procedure pointersubroutine pointer

Meanings

nounfunction pointer (plural function pointers)

plural function pointers

  1. computinga pointer that points to a function

    Synonyms: procedure pointer, subroutine pointer

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna pointer that points to a function

Similar
procedure pointersubroutine pointer
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