reference variable
English
Etymology
reference + variable
Noun
reference variable (plural reference variables)
- (computing) A variable used for storing the address of another variable or structure, equivalent to a pointer.
- 2003 Grant Palmer - Technical Java: Developing Scientific and Engineering Applications
- The value of a reference variable is the memory address at which the data associated with the object is stored.
- 2003 Grant Palmer - Technical Java: Developing Scientific and Engineering Applications
Derived terms
- external reference variable