forward reference

forward reference

[′fȯr·wərd ′ref·rəns]
(computer science)
Reference to a data element that has not yet been defined in the program being compiled.
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The replies further stated that only Speaker National Assembly had the authority to forward reference against any member to ECP.
ECP adjourns hearing of Panama references till November 2
2016) proposes using data mining technology in web server log files by Web usage mining based on transactions, and brings about the concept of maximal forward reference model (MFRM), while ignoring direct content page jumping and simply considering access paths, which are somewhat different from the actual situation.
Exploration of e-commerce platform development based on web usage mining
The front matter includes a two-page section of "Explanatory notes" (which gives the conventions used in the book for various elements of each article or entry), an explanation of some of the citation sources mentioned in the articles, a rundown on the method for presenting illustrative quotations, a brief mention of the notation used for cross-references, and a forward reference to a pronunciation guide found later in the front matter.
Merriam-Webster's Concise Dictionary of English Usage
In relation to each of these seven methodological areas he surveys the Matthean parabolic material (making use of a considerable amount of forward reference to the detailed study to come in Part two).
The Matthean Parables: A Literary and Historical Commentary
Boccherini is another second-division player whose reputation is often bolstered by forward reference to Schubert--not merely in his preference for the cello quintet, but in a certain refined melancholy and poetic use of major-minor colouring.
Boccherini: La bona notte, three string trios, Notturno for two violins
112, 121) without the benefit of a forward reference to a special section where they finally are covered (pp.
Neuhebraische Grammatik auf Grund der altesten Handschriften und Inschriften
Each piece of fiction is embedded in a coherent system of backward and forward reference in such a way as luminously to reveal the complex unity of Ozick's work.
Cynthia Ozick's Fiction: Tradition and Invention
David Woods, defending, handed forward references speaking of Galloway as hard-working industrious.
SHAME OF TEEN IN DRUG-FUELLED RAID; Court told of robbery bid while high on cocaine
Her barrister Alex Greenwood put forward references which spoke in glowing terms of her charity work.
Mums admit 'shameful' dispute in street
There are many forward references in the book to the final chapter, which deals with landscape painting.
'Die Schonheit der Natur erbeuten': Problemgeschichtliche Untersuchungen zum asthetischen Modell von Holderlins 'Hyperion'
He rejected the motion that the office of the Speaker National Assembly functions as a post office to forward references to the Election Commission.
Top leadership decided not to file appeal against PM conviction: Aitzaz
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