"Parsons problem" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Parsons problems [plural]
Etymology: Named after Dale Parsons. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Parsons problem (plural Parsons problems)
  1. A kind of computer programming puzzle in which the respondent is asked to choose from a selection of source code fragments in order to construct a program that will solve a given problem. Wikipedia link: Dale Parsons Categories (topical): Education, Programming Synonyms: Parsons puzzle

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