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Meaning of metasyntactic variable | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

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.

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