"rest parameter" meaning in All languages combined

See rest parameter on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: rest parameters [plural]
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  1. (programming) A final parameter to a function, allowing it to accept an indefinite number of arguments as an array. Categories (topical): Programming Related terms: rest operator
    Sense id: en-rest_parameter-en-noun-wbPw78Jq Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, programming, sciences

Inflected forms

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