anonymous function

əˈnɒn.ɪ.məs ˈfʌŋk.ʃən

Definition

Definition of anonymous function - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technology

TECH.

function defined without a name, often passed as an argument

TECH.

He used an anonymous function to handle the event.
An anonymous function was used in the script.
She wrote an anonymous function for the callback.

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Expressions with anonymous

anonymous tip

information about a situation given to others without naming the informer

The police received an anonymous tip about the planned robbery.

anonymous class

class without a name used for a short time or place

The anonymous class handled the event in the code.

anonymous file transfer protocol

way to download files without a password

Many websites offer software through anonymous file transfer protocol.

anonymous ftp

way to download public files using 'guest' login

The software is available via anonymous ftp.

Expressions with function

function like clockwork

run smoothly, predictably, without problems

With regular maintenance, these machines function like clockwork all year.

simple function

task or operation that is easy to perform

Cooking pasta is a simple function of boiling water.

function room

room in a venue kept for events such as parties or meetings

They booked the hotel function room for the wedding reception.

social function

gathering for social purposes

The company hosted a social function for its employees.

vital function

critical role or task in a system

The manager performs a vital function in the company.

bodily function

natural process of a living body

Digestion is a crucial bodily function for nutrient absorption.

work function

social event organized by an employer for employees

The annual work function was held at a fancy restaurant.

judicial function

role of deciding disputes and interpreting law carried out by courts

The constitution separates the judicial function from legislative and executive powers.

staff function

social event organized for company employees

The annual dinner is a popular staff function.

cease to function

stop working or operating as expected

During the storm, several traffic lights ceased to function.

Terms with anonymous function included in their meaning

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lambda

technology

symbol in computer programming for an anonymous function

lambda expression

technology

expression defining an anonymous function

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French:fonction anonyme, ...
German:anonyme Funktion, ...
Italian:funzione anonima, ...
Spanish:función sin nombre, ...
Portuguese:função anônima, ...
Chinese:无名函数, ...
Japanese:匿名関数, ...
Arabic:دالَة مَجهولة, ...
Hebrew:פונקציה אֲנוֹנִימִית, ...
Russian:анонимная функция, ...
Ukrainian:анонімна функція, ...
Hindi:गुमनाम फ़ंक्शन, ...
Bengali:বেনামী ফাংশন, ...
Catalan:funció anònima, ...
Czech:anonymní funkce, ...
Danish:anonym funktion, ...
Dutch:anonieme functie, ...
Greek:ανώνυμη συνάρτηση, ...
Hungarian:anonim függvény, ...
Khmer:អនុគមន៍អនាមិក, ...
Korean:익명 함수, ...
Persian:تابع ناشناس, ...
Polish:funkcja anonimowa, ...
Portuguese (BR):função anônima, ...
Romanian:funcție anonimă, ...
Swedish:anonym funktion, ...
Thai:ฟังก์ชันนิรนาม, ...
Turkish:anonim fonksiyon, ...
Vietnamese:hàm ẩn danh, ...

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Definition of anonymous function - Reverso English Dictionary

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