function argument

[ˈfʌŋkʃən ˈɑːrɡjəmənt]
nounpl: function arguments
argumento de função
1. A value or variable passed to a function when it is called, serving as input data for the function to process
In the function call print(name), 'name' is the function argument.
Na chamada de função print(nome), 'nome' é o argumento de função.
2. In programming, a specific instance of a parameter that is supplied during function invocation
The function add(5, 3) has two function arguments: 5 and 3.
A função add(5, 3) possui dois argumentos de função: 5 e 3.
This is a technical term used uniformly across English and Portuguese-speaking programming communities. It is essential terminology in software development education and practice in both Brazil and the United States.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
argumentparameterfunction parameterinput value

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
argumento de função
standard term used in programming education and documentation
Rio de Janeiro
argumento de função
same as general Brazilian usage
São Paulo
argumento de função
same as general Brazilian usage
Portugal
argumento de função
identical usage in European Portuguese

Related Words

functionparameterreturn valuefunction callvariable

Related Idioms & Phrases

passing arguments to a function
function arguments and return values
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