"dynamic dispatch" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: dynamic dispatches [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} dynamic dispatch (countable and uncountable, plural dynamic dispatches)
  1. (computing) A dispatch method where the implementation of a function or method is assigned during runtime, as it cannot be assigned during compile time. Wikipedia link: dynamic dispatch Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Computing Hypernyms: dispatch
    Sense id: en-dynamic_dispatch-en-noun-0R7EBT7a Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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