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pass by need

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

Meaning of pass-by-need

Noun

pass-by-need (uncountable)

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

Questions about pass by need

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

Words near pass by need in the dictionary

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

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