Callable

adj, noun

adj, noun ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An object of a type that can be called, such as a function.

    "The ctypes module can be used to create Python callables that wrap around arbitrary memory addresses."

  2. 2
    A callable bond.
Adjective
  1. 1
    That can be called. not-comparable

    "The list of server tasks is a compromise between only one task for all remotely callable subprograms and one task for each remotely callable subprogram."

  2. 2
    That may be redeemed by its holder before it matures. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    subject to a demand for payment before due date wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
dueputableputtable

Example

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"The list of server tasks is a compromise between only one task for all remotely callable subprograms and one task for each remotely callable subprogram."

Etymology

From call + -able.

Related phrases

callable bond

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