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Vocabulary Entry
lambda
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A symbolic representation or variable in mathematics and computer science, often used to denote a function or an anonymous function.
Example Sentences
"In functional programming, a lambda can represent a function without a name."
"The lambda calculus is a formal system for expressing computation based on function abstraction and application."
"Python enables the use of lambda expressions for creating small anonymous functions."
V
verb
To define or express as a lambda function, typically in programming contexts.
Example Sentences
"He decided to lambda the function for better readability in his code."
"When you lambda the operation, it will simplify your function calls."
"You can lambda complex expressions to make your code more concise."