Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cmp
verb
/kæmp/
Definition
A command used in computer programming for comparing two values.
Examples
- The cmp command can be used to compare two integers in Python.
- In this example, cmp(a, b) will return 0 if a is equal to b.
- Using cmp() allows for complex sorting algorithms to function correctly.
Meaning
The cmp function helps determine the relationship between two values, returning negative, zero, or positive based on their comparison. It is commonly used in various programming languages.
Synonyms
- compare
- evaluate
- contrast
