branchstatement

noun

UK /brɑːntʃ ˈsteɪtmənt/

US /bræntʃ ˈsteɪtmənt/

A branch statement is a line in a computer program that tells the computer to choose between different paths.

The teacher explained that the branch statement decides which path the program takes.

SYNONYMS

conditional statement if statement decision statement conditional branch instruction

RELATED WORDS

loop condition control flow program code

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A statement in a program that can jump to another part of the code.

The branch statement jumped to the end of the loop.

3. A formal announcement made by one part of an organization to another.

The branch statement announced the new office hours.

4. A written record of a decision made at a local office.

The manager filed the branch statement with headquarters.