"weak reference" meaning in All languages combined

See weak reference on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: weak references [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} weak reference (plural weak references)
  1. (computing) a reference that does not protect the referenced object from collection by a garbage collector Categories (topical): Computing Hyponyms: reference
    Sense id: en-weak_reference-en-noun-N2uZ-mhA Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

Inflected forms

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