memberfunction

noun

UK /ˈmɛmbə ˈfʌŋkʃən/

US /ˈmɛmbər ˈfʌŋkʃən/

A member function is a special action that belongs to a class in computer programming.

The programmer called the member function to make the robot move forward.

SYNONYMS

method class method instance method member routine

RELATED WORDS

class object function programming code

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A function defined inside a class that can use the class's data.

Each member function can read the values stored in the object.

3. A routine that is part of an object and is called through that object.

She added a member function to calculate the total price.

4. In object-oriented code, an operation tied to a specific type.

The member function belongs to the Car class and controls the wheels.