output parameter

[/ˈaʊtpʊt ˈpærəmɪtər/]
nounpl: output parameters
parâmetro de saída
1. A variable or argument in a function or procedure that returns a value from the function to the calling code, typically passed by reference
The function uses an output parameter to return the calculated result to the caller.
A função usa um parâmetro de saída para retornar o resultado calculado ao chamador.
2. In programming, a parameter that carries data from a subroutine back to the point where it was called
In C++, you can use a reference parameter as an output parameter to modify a variable in the calling function.
Em C++, você pode usar um parâmetro de referência como um parâmetro de saída para modificar uma variável na função chamadora.
This is a specialized technical term primarily used in software development and computer science education. It is consistent across both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese technical communities, reflecting the international standardization of programming terminology.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
return parameterout parameteroutput argumentreturn value variable
Antonyms / Antônimos
input parameterinput argument

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
parâmetro de saída
Standard technical term used in programming contexts
Portugal
parâmetro de saída
Same terminology used in European Portuguese programming communities
General English (USA/UK)
output parameter
Primary technical term in software development

Related Words

input parameterfunctionargumentreturn valuepass by referencesubroutine

Related Idioms & Phrases

pass by reference
return a value through a parameter
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