subtyping
ˈsʌbˌtaɪpɪŋ
Definition

Definition of subtyping - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
technologyTECH.ability to use a more specific type where a general type is expectedTECH.
  • Subtyping allows a Dog object to be used as an Animal.
2.
classificationTECH.division of things into smaller groups based on differencesTECH.
  • Subtyping of viruses helps track disease outbreaks.

Adjective

1.
technologyTECH.involving type polymorphism in programmingTECH.
  • Subtyping rules are crucial in object-oriented programming.
polymorphic
2.
classificationTECH.related to the classification of subtypesTECH.
  • The subtyping method helps in the classification of different species.
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Origin of subtyping

Latin, sub (under) + typus (type)

Terms related to subtyping

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Examples of subtyping in a sentence

  • Java’s subtyping lets a List≺String≻ reference be used as a List≺?≻.
  • Accurate subtyping of tumors guides doctors toward more effective treatments.
  • The analyst proposed subtyping of customer complaints to spot recurring issues.
  • Understanding subtyping is essential for software developers.
  • Subtyping enhances code flexibility and reusability.
  • Subtyping criteria vary across different scientific fields.

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  1. French:sous-typage, relatif au sous-typage, ...
  2. German:Subtypisierung, subtypisierend, ...
  3. Italian:sottotipizzazione, di sottotipizzazione, ...
  4. Spanish:subtipado, de subtipado, ...
  5. Portuguese:subtipagem, de subtipagem, ...
  6. Chinese:子类型关系, 子类型的, ...
  7. Japanese:サブタイプ化, サブタイピングの, ...
  8. Arabic:تَحْتِيَّة النَّوْع, تفرُّعي, ...
  9. Hebrew:תַּת טִיפּוּסִיּוּת, תַּת-סוּגִי, ...
  10. Russian:подтипизация, субтипированный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:підтипізація, субтипізаційний, ...
  12. Hindi:सबटाइपिंग, उपप्रकार, ...

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