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invoking

 

[ ɪnˈvoʊkɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal context

Invoking refers to the act of calling upon a particular power, authority, or principle for help or support. It often involves referencing a law, rule, or precedent to reinforce an argument or position in legal proceedings. The term suggests a formal request or appeal for assistance from a higher authority.

Synonyms

appealing to, calling upon, summoning.

Examples of usage

  • The lawyer is invoking the law to defend her client.
  • He is invoking past precedents in his case.
  • The document invokes several constitutional amendments.
Context #2 | Verb

programming context

In programming, invoking means to call a function or method in order to execute it. When a function is invoked, the program flows to that function, executing its code and then returning control to the point after where it was called. This is a fundamental concept in programming and is crucial for writing effective and reusable code.

Synonyms

calling, executing, triggering.

Examples of usage

  • You need to invoke the method to see its output.
  • By invoking the function, you trigger the code within.
  • The program fails to invoke the required libraries.

Translations

Translations of the word "invoking" in other languages:

🇵🇹 invocando

🇮🇳 आह्वान करना

🇩🇪 aufrufen

🇮🇩 memanggil

🇺🇦 закликання

🇵🇱 wywoływanie

🇯🇵 呼び出す

🇫🇷 invoquer

🇪🇸 invocar

🇹🇷 çağırma

🇰🇷 호출하기

🇸🇦 استدعاء

🇨🇿 vyvolávání

🇸🇰 vyvolávanie

🇨🇳 调用

🇸🇮 klicanje

🇮🇸 kalla

🇰🇿 шақыру

🇬🇪 გამოწვევა

🇦🇿 çağırma

🇲🇽 invocando

Etymology

The term 'invoke' comes from the Latin word 'invocare,' which means 'to call upon.' It is formed by the prefix 'in-' meaning 'upon' and 'vocare' meaning 'to call.' This root emphasizes the action of calling something into effect or seeking help from a higher authority. The term has been utilized in various contexts throughout history, including legal, religious, and programming aspects. In legal contexts, invoking specific laws or clauses has been a practice for centuries, aimed at supporting claims or arguments. In technology, the concept of invoking functions emerged with the development of programming languages, allowing programmers to execute code more efficiently. Its evolution reflects the changes in communication, law, and technology, making it a versatile and widely-used term today.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,041, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.