Definition of a baz

baz    

noun

• in computing, an example or placeholder variable. Used in the same way as "foo" and "bar".

  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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