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Parsons problem

Parsons problem noun: a kind of computer programming puzzle in which the respondent is asked to choose from a selection of source code fragments in order to construct a program that will solve a given problem.

Noun

Parsons problem (plural Parsons problems)

  1. A kind of computer programming puzzle in which the respondent is asked to choose from a selection of source code fragments in order to construct a program that will solve a given problem.
    Synonyms:
    Parsons puzzle

Synonyms of Parsons problem

Forms of Parsons problem

pluralParsons problems

Origin of Parsons problem

Named after Dale Parsons.

Questions about Parsons problem

What does Parsons problem mean?
Parsons problem means a kind of computer programming puzzle in which the respondent is asked to choose from a selection of source code fragments in order to construct a program that will solve a given problem.
What part of speech is Parsons problem?
Parsons problem is a noun.
What is the plural of Parsons problem?
The plural of Parsons problem is Parsons problems.

Words near Parsons problem in the dictionary

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  2. Parsons code
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  4. Parsons Green
  5. Parsons Island
  6. Parsons problem
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  8. Parsons puzzle
  9. Parsons puzzles
  10. Parsons table
  11. Parsons tables

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