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nested

 

[ ˈnɛs.tɪd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

programming, structure

Nested refers to a structure that is contained within another of the same kind. In programming, it often describes functions, loops, or data structures that exist inside each other.

Synonyms

embedded, incorporated, inner

Examples of usage

  • The nested loops caused the program to run slowly.
  • She used a nested function to simplify her code.
  • In the JSON file, the data is structured in nested arrays.
Context #2 | Verb

place, layer

To nested something means to place it inside another item of the same kind. This can refer to items being stacked or organized in layers.

Synonyms

embed, enclose, include

Examples of usage

  • We nested the boxes for easier storage.
  • The artist nested the small sculptures within the larger installation.
  • The data was nested for better organization.

Translations

Translations of the word "nested" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aninhado

🇮🇳 नेस्टेड

🇩🇪 verschachtelt

🇮🇩 bersarang

🇺🇦 вкладений

🇵🇱 zagnieżdżony

🇯🇵 ネストされた

🇫🇷 imbriqué

🇪🇸 anidado

🇹🇷 iç içe

🇰🇷 중첩된

🇸🇦 متداخل

🇨🇿 vnořený

🇸🇰 vnorený

🇨🇳 嵌套的

🇸🇮 vgnježen

🇮🇸 nestaður

🇰🇿 құрастырылған

🇬🇪 დაზღვევილი

🇦🇿 növlənmiş

🇲🇽 anidado

Etymology

The term 'nested' is derived from the word 'nest', which comes from Old English 'nǣst', meaning a structure built by birds to hold eggs or young. The concept of nesting has expanded over the centuries to describe various contexts where one object is contained within another. In computer science, the idea of nesting was introduced to describe elements like functions or loops that exist within each other, enhancing the organization and hierarchy within programming languages. As technology advanced, the use of 'nested' became prevalent in data management, denoting structures such as nested lists or arrays in which one data item can contain others, reflecting the same fundamental idea of containment and structure that the word has carried for centuries.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,361, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.