strong reference

noun

A reference that does protect the referenced object from collection by a garbage collector.

Opposite
weak reference
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Meanings

nounstrong reference (plural strong references)

plural strong references

  1. computingA reference that does protect the referenced object from collection by a garbage collector.

    Antonyms: weak reference

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA reference that does protect the referenced object from collection by a garbage collector.

Opposite
weak reference
Cite this entry
APA

strong reference. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/strong%20reference

MLA

“strong reference.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/strong%20reference. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “strong reference,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/strong%20reference.

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