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Meaning of tail call | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A function call that is itself the last instruction in a function.

Equivalents

日本語 末尾呼び出し

Examples

“Tail calls can be implemented without the need for an additional frame on the call stack.”

CEFR level

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

tail club tail cone tail dragger tail end Tail End Charlie tail event

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