Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
push-down
noun
/ˈpʊʃ daʊn/
Definition
A method of organizing data or operations where elements are successively removed from the top of a stack.
Examples
- The push-down approach simplifies the management of temporary data during processing.
- In the algorithm, the push-down mechanism helps to handle nested operations efficiently.
Meaning
In computing, push-down refers to a technique primarily used in data structures where items are added (or pushed) and removed (or popped) from one end, following a last-in, first-out (LIFO) order.
Synonyms
- stack
- LIFO structure
- data stack
