CONSTRUCTOR

Constructor

In object-oriented programming, a constructor in a class is a special type of subroutine called to create an object. It prepares the new object for use, often accepting arguments that the constructor uses to set member variables required.

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constructor

Noun

  1. A person who, or thing that constructs
  2. A class method (in object-oriented programming) that creates and initializes each instance of an object
  3. (motorsport) A company or individual who builds racing vehicles. In Formula One, status is strictly defined by the rules, but in other motorsports the term is merely a descriptor. Depending on the racing rules, some constructors (e.g. ) may provide vehicles to racing teams who are not themselves constructors , while others are both teams and constructors (, ).


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