declaration word
[/ˌdɛk.lə.ˈreɪ.ʃən wɜːrd/]
nounpl: declaration words
palavra de declaração
1. A word or term used in programming that explicitly declares a variable, function, or data type before its use
In Java, 'int' is a declaration word that specifies an integer variable type.
Em Java, 'int' é uma palavra de declaração que especifica um tipo de variável inteira.
2. A word used in formal statements or proclamations to announce or declare something officially
The declaration words 'I do' have significant legal meaning in a marriage ceremony.
As palavras de declaração 'eu aceito' têm significado legal importante em uma cerimônia de casamento.
3. Keywords in programming languages (such as 'var', 'let', 'const', 'function') used to declare variables or functions
JavaScript uses 'const' as a declaration word to create constants.
JavaScript usa 'const' como palavra de declaração para criar constantes.
This term is primarily used in technical and programming contexts in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. In formal or legal settings, declaration words carry significant weight and official meaning. The term gained prominence with the rise of computer programming and is now standard terminology in software development education and practice across both regions.
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