"ctor" meaning in English

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Noun

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 Categories (topical): Object-oriented programming Related terms: dtor
    Sense id: en-ctor-en-noun-HwWTih-V Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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