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member function

member function noun: a function that belongs to a class and can be called on instances of the object defined by that class.

Noun

member function (plural member functions)

  1. A function that belongs to a class and can be called on instances of the object defined by that class.
    Synonyms:
    method

Synonyms of member function

Forms of member function

pluralmember functions

Questions about member function

What does member function mean?
Member function means a function that belongs to a class and can be called on instances of the object defined by that class.
What part of speech is member function?
Member function is a noun.
What is the plural of member function?
The plural of member function is member functions.

Words near member function in the dictionary

  1. member countries
  2. member country
  3. member field
  4. member fields
  5. member for Barkshire
  6. member function
  7. member functions
  8. member of parliament
  9. member of staff
  10. member of the public
  11. member of the tribe

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