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PLACEHOLDER
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A symbol in a logical or mathematical expression that can be replaced by the name of any member of specified set
Classified under:
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents
Hypernyms ("placeholder" is a kind of...):
variable (a symbol (like x or y) that is used in mathematical or logical expressions to represent a variable quantity)
Sense 2
Meaning:
A person authorized to act for another
Synonyms:
placeholder; procurator; proxy
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("placeholder" is a kind of...):
agent (a representative who acts on behalf of other persons or organizations)
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