Variable, Argument
A named storage location capable of containing data that can be modified during program execution.
A global value that is used to define a frequently used setting, such as a directory path to common files or server names.
A value that a function or a method uses to perform operations or calculations. The type of argument is specific to the function or method. Common arguments include numbers, text, cell references, and names.
A symbol in a programming language that represents a data item, such as a numerical value or a character string, that can change its value during the execution of a program. Programming languages typically require that variable names start with letters.
Values passed to a function or procedure by the calling program.
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