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source code

The text written by a programmer to create software.

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Argument noun · 85% connection

(computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program

Used in the same subject area: Computing and technology, Computer science, Programming.
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Interpreter noun · 85% connection

(computer science) a program that translates and executes source language statements one line at a time

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Interpretive program noun · 85% connection

(computer science) a program that translates and executes source language statements one line at a time

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Iteration noun · 85% connection

(computer science) a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated; "the solution took hundreds of iterations"

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Loop noun · 85% connection

(computer science) a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated; "the solution took hundreds of iterations"

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Parameter noun · 85% connection

(computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program

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Function noun · 85% connection

a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program

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Object noun · 85% connection

(computing) a discrete item that provides a description of virtually anything known to a computer; "in object-oriented programming, ob…

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Procedure noun · 85% connection

a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program

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Routine noun · 85% connection

a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program

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Subprogram noun · 85% connection

a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program

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Subroutine noun · 85% connection

a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program

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Access time noun · 78% connection

(computer science) the interval between the time data is requested by the system and the time the data is provided by the drive; "acce…

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Accumulator register noun · 78% connection

(computer science) a register that has a built-in adder that adds an input number to the contents of the register

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Alpha test noun · 78% connection

(computer science) a first test of an experimental product (such as computer software) carried out by the developer

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Antialiasing noun · 78% connection

(computer graphics) a technique that is used to smooth jagged distortions in curves and diagonal lines so they appear smoother

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Backup noun · 78% connection

(computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device; "he made a backup in case the original was accidentally…

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Add-on noun · 78% connection

a software module that extends or enhances the capabilities of an existing application

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: text, written, programmer, create, software.
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Alpha software noun · 78% connection

a first release of a software product that is usually tested only by the developers

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Architecture noun · 78% connection

(computer science) the structure and organization of a computer's hardware or system software; "the architecture of a computer's syste…

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Authoring language noun · 78% connection

software that can be used to develop interactive computer programs without the technically demanding task of computer programming

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Beta software noun · 78% connection

software that has not yet been released but has received an alpha test and still has more bugs than a regular release; "beta software…

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Client program noun · 78% connection

any software program that runs on a user's local computer and accesses data stored on a remote computer.; "Your Web browser is a clien…

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Cohesion noun · 78% connection

(linguistics) the grammatical and lexical linking within a text or sentence that holds a text together and gives it meaning.; "While l…

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Compatible software noun · 78% connection

software that can run on different computers without modification

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Computer architecture noun · 78% connection

(computer science) the structure and organization of a computer's hardware or system software; "the architecture of a computer's syste…

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Computer software noun · 78% connection

(computer science) written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer syst…

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Computer-aided design noun · 78% connection

software used in art and architecture and engineering and manufacturing to assist in precision drawing

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Context noun · 78% connection

The part or parts of something written or printed, as of Scripture, which precede or follow a text or quoted sentence, or are so intim…

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Database management system noun · 78% connection

a software system that facilitates the creation and maintenance and use of an electronic database

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