"ctor" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: ctors [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} ctor (plural ctors)
  1. (object-oriented programming) Abbreviation of constructor. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of Alternative form of: constructor Related terms: dtor

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