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Argument

nounid 9698·updated May 18, 2026
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(computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program

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argumentationlineliterary argumentparameterstatementtilt
plural
Arguments
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Argument's
pluralpossessive
Arguments'

Framework definitions

Wordset Dictionary7 sensesview framework →
§1
a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood
§2
a variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable
§3
(computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program
§4
a summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie
§5
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
§6
a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
§7
a contentious speech act
Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →
§1 · legacy_primary
(computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program
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