forward reference

noun — 2 senses

forward reference

noun
1

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences The actual use of an entity before any declaration.

2

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences Synonym of forward declaration.

Hyponyms
1, 2

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