del
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/dɛl/
English
Definitions
noun
- The symbol ∇ used to denote the gradient operator.
- The symbol ∂, in the context of a partial differential
noun
- A part, portion
noun
- A person authorized to act as representative for another; a deputy
- A representative at a conference, etc.
- An appointed representative in some legislative bodies
- A type of variable storing a reference to a method with a particular signature, analogous to a function pointer
noun
- An act of delegating.
- A group of delegates used to discuss issues with an opponent.
- A method-dispatching technique describing the lookup and inheritance rules for self-referential calls.
- A contract whereby the original debtor substitutes a new debtor in his stead, with the creditor’s permission.
verb
- To remove, get rid of or erase, especially written or printed material, or data on a computer or other device.