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goto

Pronunciation: [ˈɡoʊtu]

Word

Learn how to use goto in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “programming”

(verb) a command in programming that tells the computer to jump to a different part of the code. Think of it like when you're reading a book and you skip to a different chapter.

Example

In the program, we used a goto statement to jump to the error handling section.

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Using goto can make the code harder to read and follow, so it's important to use it carefully.

Example

Did you use a goto in your code to reach the next section?

Context: “programming”

(noun) a specific command in some programming languages that allows for jumping to a labeled section of code. Imagine it like a marker in a book that tells you where to go next.

Example

The goto allows the program to skip unnecessary steps and move directly to the final result.

Example

There was no goto in the old program, so it ran much slower than needed.

Example

What does the goto in this script do?

How to pronounce goto

Pronunciation: [ˈɡoʊtu]

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