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Definition of a bar
bar
noun
- in computing, an example or placeholder variable. Used in the same way as "foo" and "baz".
So let's say foo is 1, bar is 2, and baz is 3. That means foo + bar + baz = 6.
- See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.
Last edited on Dec 16 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Dec 16 2011.
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Other terms relating to 'computer slang': | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "can anyone else". | |
| Definitions include: software that lets third parties monitor a user's activities and personal data. | |
| Definitions include: See tl;dr. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "no good". | |
| Definitions include: a type of shareware that interrupts use of the software to display a message asking the user to "register" the software (i.e. pay for it.) | |
| Definitions include: to hack, with the result being something quickly and sloppily created, or modified to solve a particular problem. | |
| Definitions include: something repeatedly posted on an internet-based discussion forum. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "hope this helps". | |
| Definitions include: "you". | |
| Definitions include: abbreviated form of "okay". | |
| Definitions include: used to indicate laughter in text-based communication. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "as far as I can see". | |
| Definitions include: a worthless small program. | |
| Definitions include: software still under copyright, but which is no longer distributed, sold, or supported. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "mind your own business." | |
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Other terms relating to 'bar': | |
| Definitions include: a person who frequents bars. | |
| Definitions include: to visit several bars during a single outing. | |
| Definitions include: a motorcycle that does not have many accessories and is suitable for short distance runs. | |
| Definitions include: euphemism for bastard. | |
| Definitions include: in jail. | |
| Definitions include: a bar in which women dance topless. | |
| Definitions include: a decrepit bar; "dive bar". | |
| Definitions include: a handle next to the passenger seat of a vehicle. | |
| Definitions include: to readjust what is considered good, normal, appropriate, or many other adjectives (depending on context.) | |
| Definitions include: without restrictions. | |
| Definitions include: the handle in a car that one holds on to or hangs clothing from. | |
| Definitions include: to set a more impressive precedent or record. | |
| Definitions include: the metal back-rest on a motorcycle. | |
| Definitions include: a strip club. | |
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