functioncomment
nounUK /ˈfʌŋkʃənˌkɒmɛnt/
US /ˈfʌŋkʃənˌkɑmɛnt/
A functioncomment is a short note that tells what a piece of computer code does.
The programmer added a functioncomment above the loop so others could understand it.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A comment placed inside a function to explain its steps.
She wrote a functioncomment to describe how the sorting works.
3. A spoken or written remark about how something works.
His functioncomment on the machine helped the new workers.
4. A note in a document that explains the purpose of a feature.
The manual includes a functioncomment for each button.