Marshaler

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A mechanism for marshalling data.

    "The CLR includes a marshaler that knows how to convert parameters and return values between .NET types and unmanaged types. In this example, the int parameters translate directly to 4-byte integers that the function expects […]"

  2. 2
    A person who directs the movement of an aircraft between the runway and its parking stand at an airport.

Example

More examples

"The CLR includes a marshaler that knows how to convert parameters and return values between .NET types and unmanaged types. In this example, the int parameters translate directly to 4-byte integers that the function expects […]"

Etymology

From marshal + -er.

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