methodresolution

noun

UK /ˈmɛθəd rɪˌzɒlˈjuːʃən/

US /ˈmɛθəd rɪˌzɑːˈluːʃən/

Method resolution is the way a computer decides which rule to use when it has more than one to choose from.

The program uses method resolution to pick the right function to run.

SYNONYMS

method lookup method selection method dispatch method determination

RELATED WORDS

inheritance class hierarchy polymorphism dispatch object-oriented programming

OTHER MEANINGS

2. In programming languages, the algorithm that finds which method to call for an object.

Python uses the C3 linearization for method resolution.

3. The process of settling a dispute by following an agreed procedure.

The contract includes a method resolution clause for disagreements.

4. A formal way of solving a problem step by step.

The team proposed a method resolution to fix the bug.