built-in type (B2)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /ˈbɪlt ɪn taɪp/
Definition
A data type that is predefined and automatically available in a programming language or environment, requiring no additional implementation or import.
Examples
The language has a built-in type for integers, making it easy to perform arithmetic operations.
The built-in type for strings in this language is very flexible and powerful.
Using built-in types can simplify the development process and reduce errors.
How to Use built-in type
- use a built-in type (verb phrase)
- To utilize a predefined data type in programming. — "The developer chose to use a built-in type for the variable to simplify the code."
- support built-in types (verb phrase)
- To provide or include predefined data types in a programming language or system. — "The new programming language will support built-in types for better performance."
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