Stringlike: meaning, definitions and examples
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stringlike
[ ˈstrɪŋlaɪk ]
data structure
Stringlike refers to any data type or structure that behaves similarly to a string, typically in terms of having a sequence of characters or being able to be manipulated like a string. This may include arrays, lists, or other types of collections that support operations commonly used with strings.
Synonyms
character-like, stringy, text-like.
Examples of usage
- The variable is stringlike, allowing for string operations.
- You can treat the array as a stringlike object.
- Many programming languages support stringlike types.
Translations
Translations of the word "stringlike" in other languages:
🇵🇹 semelhante a uma string
🇮🇳 स्ट्रिंग जैसा
🇩🇪 stringähnlich
🇮🇩 mirip string
🇺🇦 схожий на рядок
🇵🇱 podobny do ciągu
🇯🇵 文字列のような
🇫🇷 semblable à une chaîne
🇪🇸 similar a una cadena
🇹🇷 bir dizeye benzer
🇰🇷 문자열과 유사한
🇸🇦 مثل سلسلة
🇨🇿 podobný řetězec
🇸🇰 podobný reťazec
🇨🇳 类似字符串
🇸🇮 podoben nizu
🇮🇸 svipað og strengur
🇰🇿 жолға ұқсас
🇬🇪 სტრინგის მსგავსია
🇦🇿 sətirə bənzər
🇲🇽 similar a una cadena
Etymology
The term stringlike combines 'string', which derives from the Old English word 'string' meaning 'a thin piece of twisted fiber', and the suffix '-like', indicating similarity or resemblance. The concept of string-like structures emerged with the development of computer programming and data representation, especially as languages evolved to manipulate and manage text data. In programming contexts, stringlike types became significant as they allowed developers to work with various data formats seamlessly while utilizing string operations. Today, the term is often used in discussions about data types, programming languages, and how different structures interact with string methods.