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Meaning of call stack | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A stack that stores details of the functions called by a program in sequence, so that each function can return on completion to the code that called it.

Equivalents

Suomi kutsupino

Examples

“The details of the call ⟳ stack are hidden from general view ⟳. As a Lua programmer, you want ⟳ to keep ⟳ in mind ⟳ that a stack is being used behind the scenes to make ⟳ sure that function calls work ⟳ as expected, but in general you won't need ⟳ to be aware of its implementation or details.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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See also

call the fire brigade call the fire department call the shots call time call to action call to arms

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