"positional parameter" meaning in All languages combined

See positional parameter on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: positional parameters [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} positional parameter (plural positional parameters)
  1. (programming) a parameter that is passed by position, rather than by name, in a function call Wikipedia link: en:positional parameter Categories (topical): Programming Coordinate_terms: named parameter, positional argument
    Sense id: en-positional_parameter-en-noun-TKtrCJzg Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, programming, sciences

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