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Int

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Definition

Int is a computer programming term that stands for 'integer', which is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero.

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Common collocations

  • int value
  • int variable
  • int data type
  • int array
  • int pointer
  • int function
  • int parameter

Word family

noun integer

Usage note

Primarily used in programming contexts to refer to a whole number data type. It is not typically used in general English vocabulary.

Example sentences

  1. An 'int' can be used to store a person's age in a computer program.
  2. The 'int' data type can only store whole numbers, not decimals or fractions.
  3. In math class, we learned about different types of numbers, including 'integers'.
  4. To add two 'int' values, we can use the '+' operator in a computer program.
  5. The function 'int()' can convert a decimal number to a whole number.

Quotes

  • The difference between integers and whole numbers is that integers can be negative, while whole numbers cannot. - Anonymous
  • The 'int' data type is like a box that can only hold whole numbers. - Unknown
  • Integers are like marshmallows. You can add them, subtract them, and even multiply them together, but you can't divide them and expect to get a whole number in return. - Anonymous

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