lambda expression

ˈlæmdə ɪkˈsprɛʃən

Definition

Definition of lambda expression - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technology

TECH.

expression defining an anonymous function

TECH.

The lambda expression calculates the sum of two numbers.

anonymous function

closure

mathematics

TECH.

algebraic expression representing a function

TECH.

The lambda expression binds variables to an equation.

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Expressions with lambda

lambda calculus

branch of mathematics that uses function abstraction and application

He studied lambda calculus to better understand computational frameworks.

lambda chain

polypeptide chain in antibodies' light chains

The lambda chain was identified in the antibody structure.

lambda hyperon

type of baryon known as lambda baryon

Scientists studied the lambda hyperon in the lab.

lambda particle

type of subatomic particle in the baryon family

The lambda particle is essential in understanding quantum chromodynamics.

node lambda

serverless function executed in Node.js environment

The node lambda executed the code without a server.

Expressions with expression

his expression spoke volumes

exp.

show feelings or thoughts clearly without using words

His expression spoke volumes about his disappointment.

someone's expression spoke volumes

exp.

shows a lot of emotion without words

Her expression spoke volumes about her disappointment.

facial expression

face shows feelings or thoughts by moving muscles

Her facial expression showed she was surprised.

slang expression

informal language not suitable for formal occasions

He used a slang expression during the meeting.

someone's expression says a lot

exp.

facial look shows feelings or thoughts without words

Her expression says a lot about how she feels.

self-expression

the act of expressing one's feelings, thoughts, or ideas

Art is a form of self-expression that allows individuals to convey their emotions.

oral expression

spoken sharing of thoughts or feelings with other people

Her clear oral expression helped everyone understand the complex topic.

animated expression

lively and expressive look or gesture

Her animated expression showed her excitement.

expression of sympathy

gesture showing support or understanding

His hug was an expression of sympathy during her tough time.

freedom of expression

right to express ideas and opinions without censorship

Freedom of expression is protected by the constitution.

Examples of lambda expression in a sentence

Developers often use lambda expressions for short functions.
She learned to write a lambda expression in her coding class.
The software engineer optimized the code using a lambda expression.

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French:expression lambda, ...
German:Lambda-Ausdruck, ...
Italian:espressione lambda, ...
Spanish:expresión lambda, notación lambda, ...
Portuguese:expressão lambda, função lambda, ...
Chinese:Lambda表达式, λ表达式, ...
Japanese:ラムダ式, ラムダ表現, ...
Arabic:تَعْبِير لَامْبْدَا, تعبير دالي, ...
Hebrew:בִּטּוּי לַמְבְּדָה, בִּטּוּי לַמְדָּא, ...
Russian:лямбда-выражение, математическое выражение, ...
Ukrainian:лямбда-вираз, ...
Hindi:लैम्ब्डा अभिव्यक्ति, लैम्ब्डा एक्सप्रेशन, ...
Bengali:ল্যাম্বডা এক্সপ্রেশন, ফাংশন অভিব্যক্তি, ...
Catalan:expressió lambda, ...
Czech:lambda výraz, výraz lambda, ...
Danish:lambda-udtryk, lambdaudtryk, ...
Dutch:lambda-expressie, lambda-uitdrukking, ...
Greek:έκφραση lambda, λαμδα έκφραση, ...
Hungarian:lambda-kifejezés, ...
Khmer:កន្សោមឡាំដា, ...
Korean:람다 표현식, ...
Persian:عبارت لامبدا, تابع لامبدا, ...
Polish:wyrażenie lambda, notacja lambda, ...
Portuguese (BR):expressão lambda, ...
Romanian:expresie lambda, ...
Swedish:lambda-uttryck, ...
Thai:นิพจน์แลมบ์ดา, ฟังก์ชันแลมบ์ดา, ...
Turkish:lambda ifadesi, ...
Vietnamese:biểu thức lambda, công thức lambda, ...

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