"register variable" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: register variables [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} register variable (plural register variables)
  1. (programming) A variable whose value is stored directly in a register for faster access. Categories (topical): Programming
    Sense id: en-register_variable-en-noun--OluG0RK Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, programming, sciences

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