"pass by value" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} pass by value (uncountable)
  1. (programming) Alternative form of call by value Tags: alt-of, alternative, uncountable Alternative form of: call by value Categories (topical): Programming Synonyms: pass-by-value Related terms: pass by future, pass by name, pass by need
    Sense id: en-pass_by_value-en-noun-0taYpY4x Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, programming, sciences

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