Vocabulary Entry

singleton

|noun • adjective

noun

A single instance of an object or value, especially used in programming to denote a single occurrence of a particular class.

Example Sentences

"In programming, a singleton ensures that a class has only one instance."

"The design pattern allows the configuration settings to be easily managed as a singleton."

"When debugging, it's useful to check if the singleton class has been instantiated correctly."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The singleton event gathered all participants in one room."

"He pressed the singleton button, and it activated the system."

"Her singleton approach to problem-solving often yielded unique insights."