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object-oriented

[ ob-jikt-awr-ee-en-tid, ‐ohr‐, ob-jekt‐ ]
/ ˈɒb dʒɪktˌɔr iˌɛn tɪd, ‐ˈoʊr‐, ˈɒb dʒɛkt‐ /
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adjective Computers.

pertaining to or denoting a system, programming language, etc., that supports the use of objects, as an entire image, a routine, or a data structure.

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Origin of object-oriented

1985–90

Words nearby object-oriented

object language, object lens, objectless, object lesson, object linking and embedding, object-oriented, object-oriented programming, object program, object relationship, object relations theory, objet d'art
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Words related to object-oriented

greedy, secular, temporal, sensual, profane, acquisitive, carnal, earthy, material, mundane, possessive, terrestrial, banausic, unspiritual

Example sentences from the Web for object-oriented

  • One interesting application area migrating toward an object-oriented approach is geospatial databases.

    Shock and Awe|Harlan K. Ullman

  • Modeling and simulation is also benefiting from object-oriented technologies.

    Shock and Awe|Harlan K. Ullman