static-lengthstring

noun

UK /ˈstætɪk lɛŋθ strɪŋ/

US /ˈstætɪk lɛŋθ strɪŋ/

A static-lengthstring is a piece of text that always stays the same size.

The program stores the user's code in a static-lengthstring so it never grows or shrinks.

SYNONYMS

fixed-length string constant-length string fixed-size text constant string

RELATED WORDS

string array buffer data type variable

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A text value whose maximum size is set when the program is written and cannot change while it runs.

The database column uses a static-lengthstring to hold exactly ten characters.

3. A programming data type that reserves a set amount of memory for text.

Declaring a static-lengthstring helps the compiler know how much space to allocate.

4. A string that is not allowed to be resized after it is created.

Unlike a dynamic string, a static-lengthstring cannot be appended to at runtime.