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PLACEHOLDER

Pronunciation (US):

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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:

Nouns denoting people

Hypernyms ("placeholder" is a kind of...):

agent (a representative who acts on behalf of other persons or organizations)

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