argument type

[/ˈɑːrɡjumənt taɪp/]
nounpl: argument types
tipo de argumento
1. In programming and computer science, the data type or category that a function or method parameter is expected to receive
The function requires an integer argument type for the first parameter.
A função requer um tipo de argumento inteiro para o primeiro parâmetro.
2. In logic and rhetoric, the classification or category of evidence or reasoning presented in support of a claim
Different argument types include deductive, inductive, and abductive reasoning.
Diferentes tipos de argumentos incluem raciocínio dedutivo, indutivo e abdutivo.
This is primarily a technical term used in software development and computer science education. It is used identically in both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese academic and professional settings. The term has become standardized in technology communities worldwide.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
parameter typedata typeargument categoryparameter category

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tipo de argumento
Standard usage in programming and academic contexts
Portugal
tipo de argumento
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese in technical contexts
Technical English
tipo de parâmetro
Alternative technical translation more common in some programming communities

Related Words

function signatureparameterdata typetype systemtype checkingreturn type

Related Idioms & Phrases

type mismatch in argument type
strict argument type checking
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