method declaration

[/ˈmɛθəd dɪˈklæreɪʃən/]
nounpl: method declarations
declaração de método
1. In programming, the statement that defines a method's signature, including its name, return type, access modifiers, parameters, and exceptions it may throw
The method declaration specifies that this function returns an integer and accepts two string parameters.
A declaração de método especifica que essa função retorna um inteiro e aceita dois parâmetros de string.
2. The syntax structure used in object-oriented programming to introduce and define a new method within a class or interface
In Java, a method declaration must include the access modifier, return type, method name, and parameter list.
Em Java, uma declaração de método deve incluir o modificador de acesso, tipo de retorno, nome do método e lista de parâmetros.
This is a technical term used universally in programming and software development across both American and Brazilian tech communities. It has no colloquial variations and remains consistent in formal technical documentation, university curricula, and professional development environments in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
method signaturemethod definitionfunction declarationprocedure declaration
Antonyms / Antônimos
method callmethod invocation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
declaração de método
Standard term used in Brazilian Portuguese programming documentation and education
São Paulo
declaração de método
Most common usage in major tech hubs
Rio de Janeiro
declaração de método
Standard usage, no regional variation
Portugal
declaração de método
Identical to Brazilian Portuguese; technical terms remain consistent across Portuguese-speaking countries

Related Words

method implementationparameter listreturn typeaccess modifiermethod bodyclass definitioninterface definition

Related Idioms & Phrases

method signature
method header
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