named parameters

[/neɪmd ˈpærəmɪtərz/]
nounpl: named parameters
parâmetros nomeados
1. Function arguments that are specified by name rather than by position, allowing for more readable and flexible code
The function call uses named parameters: calculate(base=10, exponent=3, precision=2)
A chamada da função usa parâmetros nomeados: calcular(base=10, expoente=3, precisao=2)
2. A programming feature that allows developers to pass arguments to functions in any order by explicitly stating the parameter name
Python supports named parameters, making it easier to understand what each argument represents
Python suporta parâmetros nomeados, facilitando a compreensão do que cada argumento representa
This is a technical programming term widely used in both Brazilian and American software development communities. The concept became more prominent with the rise of languages like Python and modern versions of Java and C#. In Brazil, the English term is often used interchangeably with the Portuguese translation in technical discussions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
keyword argumentsnamed argumentsexplicit parameters
Antonyms / Antônimos
positional parameterspositional argumentsunnamed parameters

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
parâmetros nomeados
standard term used in Brazilian Portuguese programming documentation
Rio de Janeiro
parâmetros nomeados
same as general Brazilian usage
São Paulo
parâmetros nomeados
same as general Brazilian usage
Portugal
parâmetros designados
alternative term sometimes used in European Portuguese technical contexts

Related Words

function parameterskeyword argumentsdefault parametersfunction signature

Related Idioms & Phrases

call with named parameters
pass named arguments
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