Definitions for placeholderˈpleɪsˌhoʊl dər
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
place•hold•erˈpleɪsˌhoʊl dər(n.)
a symbol in a mathematical or logical expression that may be replaced by the name of any element of the set.
Category: Common Vocabulary, Math, Philosphy
Princeton's WordNet
proxy, placeholder, procurator(noun)
a person authorized to act for another
placeholder(noun)
a symbol in a logical or mathematical expression that can be replaced by the name of any member of specified set
Wiktionary
placeholder(Noun)
Something used or included temporarily or as a substitute for something that is not known or must remain generic; that which holds, denotes or reserves a place for something to come later.
This is placeholder data, so youu2019ll want to include the real numbers as soon as you have them.
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