Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

call stack

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.03 in modern English

Syllables: cal-l s-tack
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A stack that stores details of the functions called by a program in sequence, so that each function can return on completion to the code that called it.

Example Sentences

"The details of the call stack are hidden from general view. As a Lua programmer, you want to keep in mind that a stack is being used behind the scenes to make sure that function calls work as expected, but in general you won't need to be aware of its implementation or details."

Inflected Forms

call stacks (plural) callstack (alternative)

Phrases

stack frame

Frequently Paired Words

stack frame

Questions

What does call stack mean?: A stack that stores details of the functions called by a program in sequence, so that each function can return on completion to the code that called it.

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