ternary operator

ˈtɜːrnəri ˈɑːpəreɪtər

Definition

Definition of ternary operator - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technology

TECH.

operator taking three operands for conditional evaluation

TECH.

The ternary operator is used in the expression a ? b : c.
Programmers often use the ternary operator for concise code.
The ternary operator simplifies conditional statements in programming.

conditional

ternary

three-way

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Expressions with ternary

ternary form

musical structure consisting of three parts ABA

The composer used ternary form to create a symmetrical piece..

Expressions with operator

smooth operator

person skilled at charming and persuading others

He is a real smooth operator at parties.

slick operator

someone who is smooth and persuasive

He's a slick operator, always knowing what to say.

machine operator

person controlling and managing machinery

The machine operator ensured the equipment ran smoothly.

sewing-machine operator

person who sews using a sewing machine

The sewing-machine operator stitched the dress perfectly.

ferry operator

company that provides regular boat transport for people or vehicles across water

The local ferry operator added extra crossings during the holiday weekend.

camera operator

individual controlling a camera for live broadcast

The camera operator adjusted the focus during the concert.

crane operator

person who operates a crane in construction

The crane operator lifted the steel beams into place.

tour operator

person or company providing package holidays

She works as a tour operator in Spain.

cable operator

company that provides television or internet services through cable networks

The cable operator upgraded its network to offer faster internet speeds.

clever operator

person who is smart at handling situations for benefit

He is a clever operator in the business world.

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conditional operator

technology

ternary operator in programming that evaluates a condition

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French:opérateur ternaire, ...
German:ternärer Operator, ...
Italian:operatore ternario, ...
Spanish:operador ternario, ...
Portuguese:operador ternário, ...
Chinese:三元运算符, ...
Japanese:三項演算子, ...
Arabic:عامل ثلاثي, ...
Hebrew:אוֹפֶּרָטוֹר שְׁלִישׁוֹנִי, ...
Russian:тернарный оператор, ...
Ukrainian:тернарний оператор, ...
Hindi:टर्नरी ऑपरेटर, ...
Bengali:টার্নারি অপারেটর, ...
Catalan:operador ternari, ...
Czech:ternární operátor, ...
Danish:ternær operator, ...
Dutch:ternaire operator, ...
Greek:τριαδικός τελεστής, ...
Hungarian:ternáris operátor, ...
Khmer:សញ្ញាប្រមាណវិធីត្រីភាគី, ...
Korean:삼항 연산자, ...
Persian:عملگر سه‌گانه, ...
Polish:operator trójargumentowy, ...
Portuguese (BR):operador ternário, ...
Romanian:operator ternar, ...
Swedish:ternär operator, ...
Thai:ตัวดำเนินการแบบสามทาง, ...
Turkish:üçlü operatör, ...
Vietnamese:toán tử ba ngôi, ...

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