precedence rule

noun

A set of rules specifying the order in which parts of an expression are parsed, especially when parentheses are not present.

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Meanings

nounprecedence rule (plural precedence rules)

plural precedence rules

  1. computingA set of rules specifying the order in which parts of an expression are parsed, especially when parentheses are not present.
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