typedef

noun — 2 senses

typedef

noun

/ˈtaɪ̯pdɛf/

Etymology From type and definition; originally a keyword in the C programming language.

1

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences A statement that declares a name for a data type.

2

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences A name that has been declared by such a statement.

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