typedef

English

Etymology

From type and definition; originally a keyword in the C programming language.

Pronunciation

• enPR: tīpʹdĕf IPA^(key): /ˈtaɪ̯pdɛf/

• Audio (UK):

  (file)

Noun

typedef (plural typedefs)

1. (computing) A statement that declares a name for a data type.
2. (computing) A name that has been declared by such a statement.