output argument

[/ˈaʊtpʊt ˈɑːrɡjuːmənt/]
nounpl: output arguments
argumento de saída
1. In programming, a parameter passed to a function or subroutine that is intended to receive data computed by that function and return the result to the caller
The function uses an output argument to return the calculated sum to the calling program.
A função usa um argumento de saída para retornar a soma calculada ao programa chamador.
2. A variable or reference passed by address or reference to a function where the function modifies its value to produce a result
In C++, output arguments are typically passed by pointer or reference to allow the function to modify them.
Em C++, os argumentos de saída são tipicamente passados por ponteiro ou referência para permitir que a função os modifique.
This is specialized technical terminology used primarily in software development and computer science education. The term is consistent across English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking programming communities. In Brazilian universities and tech companies, 'argumento de saída' is the standard term used in teaching and technical documentation, while some professionals may use the English term directly in mixed-language environments.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
out parameteroutput parameterreturn argumentresult parameter
Antonyms / Antônimos
input argumentinput parameter

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
argumento de saída
Standard technical terminology used in programming education and documentation
Portugal
argumento de saída
Same terminology as Brazil; consistent across Portuguese-speaking technical communities
Technical English (International)
parâmetro de saída
Alternative common term in Portuguese technical documentation

Related Words

parameterfunction argumentreturn valuepass by referencecall by referencefunction call

Related Idioms & Phrases

pass by reference
function return mechanism
side effects of function calls
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