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thunk

verb · noun

Simple meaning

A delayed computation.

Pronunciation

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thuhnk
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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈθʌnk

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Definition

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verb

  1. computingtransitive

    To execute (code) by means of a thunk.

  2. To strike against something, without breakage, making a "thunk" sound.

  3. computingfunctional programmingtransitive

    To delay (a computation).

noun

  1. computingfunctional programming

    A delayed computation.

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C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Frequency
Rare
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  • “The basketball made a thunk as it hit the rim.”noun

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