"mimic function" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: mimic functions [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} mimic function (plural mimic functions)
  1. (computing) A function that modifies a file to make it assume the statistical properties of another file. Wikipedia link: mimic function Categories (topical): Computing
    Sense id: en-mimic_function-en-noun-Hh6SAs7G Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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