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
