option type

noun

A polymorphic type that represents encapsulation of an optional value.

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maybe type
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Meanings

nounoption type (plural option types)

plural option types

  1. computingA polymorphic type that represents encapsulation of an optional value.

    Synonyms: maybe type

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA polymorphic type that represents encapsulation of an optional value.

Similar
maybe type
Also see
maybe type
Cite this entry
APA

option type. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/option%20type

MLA

“option type.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/option%20type. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “option type,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/option%20type.

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