finalizer en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈfaɪnəˌlaɪzɚ/ rhotic
- /ˈfaɪnəˌlaɪzə/ non-rhotic
Etymology
From finalize + -er.
Meanings
- A function that runs when an object is garbage collected, similar to a destructor.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| finalizers | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| finaliser | alternative | lexicographic |