Meaning of metasyntactic variable | Babel Free
Definitions
A conventional variable name used for an unspecified entity whose exact nature depends on context.
Examples
“Use⟳ metasyntactic variables like⟳ foo and bar when you need⟳ a name⟳ but the particular name⟳ doesn't matter⟳.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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