parameter type

[ˈpærəmɪtər taɪp]
nounpl: parameter types
tipo de parâmetro
1. In programming and computer science, the data type or classification of a parameter that specifies what kind of values a function or method can accept
The parameter type for this function is 'string', meaning it accepts text input.
O tipo de parâmetro para esta função é 'string', significando que ela aceita entrada de texto.
2. A specification in generics or templates that defines the constraints on acceptable parameter values in generic programming
The generic method uses a parameter type T to work with different data types.
O método genérico usa um tipo de parâmetro T para trabalhar com diferentes tipos de dados.
This is a technical term primarily used in software development contexts across both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese-speaking regions. It is part of the standard vocabulary in computer science education and professional programming environments globally.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
argument typeparameter data typeinput type
Antonyms / Antônimos
return type

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tipo de parâmetro
Standard technical term used in programming contexts
Portugal
tipo de parâmetro
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese in technical documentation
Technical International
tipo de parâmetro / tipo do parâmetro
Both forms are acceptable in technical writing

Related Words

parameterdata typefunction signaturegeneric typetype constraintargument

Related Idioms & Phrases

type checking
strong typing
loose typing
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