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pass by name

pass by name is the alternative form of pass-by-name.

Meaning of pass-by-name

Noun

pass-by-name (uncountable)

  1. Synonym of call-by-name.
    Synonyms:
    call-by-name

Questions about pass by name

What is pass by name the alternative form of?
Pass by name is the alternative form of pass-by-name.

Words near pass by name in the dictionary

  1. pass bands
  2. pass box
  3. pass boxes
  4. pass by
  5. pass by future
  6. pass by name
  7. pass by need
  8. pass by reference
  9. pass by value
  10. pass check
  11. pass checks

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