assignment operator (B2)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /əˈsaɪnmənt ˈɒpəreɪtər/
Definition
A symbol or keyword used in programming to assign a value to a variable, often represented by a symbol such as '=' or ':=', and is a fundamental component of programming languages.
Examples
The assignment operator '=' is used to assign the value 10 to the variable 'x'.
In some programming languages, the assignment operator ':=' is used instead of '='.
How to Use assignment operator
- assign a value to (prepositional phrase)
- to give a value to a variable — "The assignment operator is used to assign a value to the variable 'x'."
- use as an assignment operator (prepositional phrase)
- to use a symbol or keyword as an assignment operator — "The '=' symbol is used as an assignment operator in many programming languages."
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