generic function

dʒəˈnɛrɪk ˈfʌŋkʃən

Definition

Definition of generic function - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technology

TECH.

function defined with generics to operate on different data types

TECH.

A generic function can handle multiple types with a single implementation..

object-oriented programming

TECH.

entity made up of all methods with the same name

TECH.

In C++, a generic function can handle different data types.

polymorphic function

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Expressions with generic

generic brand

less expensive alternative to name-brand product

She bought the generic brand to save money.

generic term

general name for a category or class

A 'vehicle' is a generic term for cars, trucks, and bikes.

generic medicine

medicine with same active ingredient as a brand drug but without brand name

The doctor prescribed a generic medicine instead of the expensive branded one.

generic noun

not specific or detailed

A generic noun refers to a word that is not specific or detailed.

generic name

name of a drug used irrespective of trademark

Ibuprofen is the generic name for this medication.

generic drug

medication not protected by a trademark

Generic drugs are often cheaper than brand-name versions..

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.

switching function

process of changing from one state or condition to another

The system's switching function was activated during the power outage..

staff function

social event organized for company employees

The annual dinner is a popular staff function.

Examples of generic function in a sentence

Developers often use a generic function for flexibility.
A generic function simplifies code maintenance.

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French:fonction générique, méthode générique, ...
German:generische Funktion, universelle Funktion, ...
Italian:funzione generica, ...
Spanish:función parametrizada, ...
Portuguese:função genérica, função comum, ...
Chinese:泛型函数, 一般函数, ...
Japanese:ジェネリック関数, 総称関数, ...
Arabic:دَالَّة عَامَّة, دَالَة شَامِلَة, ...
Hebrew:פּוּנְקְצְיָה גֶּנֶרִית, פֻנְקְצְיָה גֶּנֶרִית, ...
Russian:обобщённая функция, обобщенная функция, ...
Ukrainian:універсальна функція, шаблонна функція, ...
Hindi:सामान्य फ़ंक्शन, सार्वजनिक फ़ंक्शन, ...
Bengali:জেনেরিক ফাংশন, ...
Catalan:funció genèrica, ...
Czech:generická funkce, obecná funkce, ...
Danish:generisk funktion, ...
Dutch:generieke functie, universele functie, ...
Greek:γενική συνάρτηση, πολυμορφική συνάρτηση, ...
Hungarian:generikus függvény, általános függvény, ...
Khmer:អនុគមន៍ទូទៅ, បណ្តុំមេតូដដែលមានឈ្មោះដូចគ្នា, ...
Korean:제네릭 함수, 포괄 함수, ...
Persian:تابع عمومی, تابع کلی, ...
Polish:funkcja generyczna, funkcja ogólna, ...
Portuguese (BR):função genérica, procedimento genérico, ...
Romanian:funcție generică, metodă generică, ...
Swedish:generisk funktion, funktion, ...
Thai:ฟังก์ชันทั่วไป, ฟังก์ชันเจนเนอริก, ...
Turkish:genel işlev, şablon fonksiyon, ...
Vietnamese:hàm tổng quát, ...

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