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conditional statement
[kənˈdɪʃənəl ˈsteɪtmənt]
noun
pl: conditional statements
declaração condicional
1.
A statement in logic or programming that asserts something is true only if a certain condition is met; typically expressed in the form 'if-then'
In the conditional statement 'If it rains, then the game will be cancelled,' the condition is that it rains.
Na declaração condicional 'Se chover, então o jogo será cancelado', a condição é que chova.
2.
A logical construct used in computer programming to execute code based on whether a specified condition evaluates to true or false
The conditional statement checks if the user's age is greater than 18 before granting access.
A declaração condicional verifica se a idade do usuário é maior que 18 antes de conceder acesso.
Synonyms
if-then statement
conditional
conditional clause
proposição condicional
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
declaração condicional
Standard usage in both technical and general contexts
Portugal
afirmação condicional
Alternative term sometimes used in European Portuguese
Technical/Programming
instrução condicional
Commonly used in programming documentation
Related Idioms & Phrases
if-then logic
on the condition that
provided that
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