Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

operator-call

noun
/ˈɒpəreɪtə kɔːl/
Definition
A command or request made to an operator or system to execute a specific function or action.
Examples
  • In order to access the variable, you need to use an operator-call to retrieve its value.
  • The operator-call for summation requires two numeric arguments.
  • To perform the calculation, make an operator-call to the appropriate function.
Meaning
In programming and computing, an operator-call refers to the process of invoking an operator to perform an operation on one or more operands.
Synonyms
  • command
  • function call
  • invocation