"deque" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /dɛk/ Forms: deques [plural], dequeue [alternative]
Rhymes: -ɛk Etymology: Shortened from double-ended queue. Head templates: {{en-noun}} deque (plural deques)
  1. (computing) A linear data structure in which elements may be appended to or removed from either end. Categories (topical): Computing
    Sense id: en-deque-en-noun-TcSIJVdY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries Disambiguation of Pages with 2 entries: 67 17 16 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 60 23 17 Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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