named parameter

noun

A parameter that is passed by name, rather than by position, in a function call.

“In the function call foo(3, 6, type="bar"), type is a named parameter.”

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Meanings

nounnamed parameter (plural named parameters)

plural named parameters

  1. computingA parameter that is passed by name, rather than by position, in a function call.

    In the function call foo(3, 6, type="bar"), type is a named parameter.

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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

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