has-a

noun — 2 senses

has-a

noun

Etymology From has + a.

1

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Programming, Sciences The relationship between a class and any member of that class in object-oriented computer programming.

2

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Programming, Sciences Such a relationship expressed as an ontology component (regardless of whether the OOP paradigm per se is implemented).

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