pass by name

A form of pass-by-name — Synonym of call-by-name.

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Meanings

nounpass by name (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of pass-by-name.
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APA

pass by name. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pass%20by%20name

MLA

“pass by name.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pass%20by%20name. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “pass by name,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pass%20by%20name.

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