Method call: meaning, definitions and examples

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method call

 

[ ˈmeθəd kɔːl ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

programming

A method call is an operation in object-oriented programming that invokes a function associated with a particular object. It allows the object to perform certain actions or calculations.

Synonyms

function call, procedure call

Examples of usage

  • An example of a method call is obj.method() in Python.
  • The method call triggers the execution of the code inside the method.
  • Method calls are essential for encapsulation and modularity in object-oriented programming.
Context #2 | Noun

general

A method call refers to the act of requesting or invoking a specific procedure or routine.

Synonyms

invoke, request

Examples of usage

  • Making a method call to the customer service hotline.
Context #3 | Verb

general

To method call means to invoke a particular function or procedure.

Synonyms

call upon, invoke

Examples of usage

  • The program will method call the initialization routine upon startup.

Translations

Translations of the word "method call" in other languages:

🇵🇹 chamada de método

🇮🇳 विधि कॉल

🇩🇪 Methodenaufruf

🇮🇩 panggilan metode

🇺🇦 виклик методу

🇵🇱 wywołanie metody

🇯🇵 メソッド呼び出し

🇫🇷 appel de méthode

🇪🇸 llamada de método

🇹🇷 yöntem çağrısı

🇰🇷 메소드 호출

🇸🇦 استدعاء طريقة

🇨🇿 volání metody

🇸🇰 volanie metódy

🇨🇳 方法调用

🇸🇮 klic metode

🇮🇸 aðferðarkall

🇰🇿 әдіс шақыру

🇬🇪 მეთოდის გამოძახება

🇦🇿 metod çağırışı

🇲🇽 llamada de método

Etymology

The term 'method call' originated in the field of computer science and programming, specifically in the context of object-oriented programming. It became widely used with the rise of languages like Java and C++. The concept of invoking methods associated with objects is fundamental to the principles of OOP, promoting code reusability and modularity.