weak references

A form of weak reference — A reference that does not protect the referenced object from collection by a garbage collector.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of weak reference
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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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