The Role of Variable Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Fixed Value | A variable that is given a value that then does no change for a duration of a loop |
Stepper | A variable used to move through an array or other data structure, often heading towards a fixed value and stepping through elements in an array |
Most Recent Holder | A variable used to record the last thing inserted by a user or a the latest value being read from an array |
Gatherer | A variable that accumulates or tallies up set of data and inputs. It is very useful for calculating totals or totals that will be used to calculate averages |
Most Wanted Holder | A variable that keeps track of the lowest or highest value in a set of inputs |
Follower | Used to keep check of a previous value of a variable, so that a new value can be compared |
Temporary | A variable used for storing something for a very short period of time |
Transformation | Used to store the result of a calculation involving more than one variable |
Organiser | A data structure which is only used for rearranging its elements after initialisation |
One-Way Flag | A two-valued data entity that cannot get its initial value once its value has been changed |
Container | A data structure where elements can be added and removed |
Walker | A data entity that traverse a data structure |
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