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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

currying

/ˈkɜːriɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does currying mean?

noun

The process of converting a function that takes multiple arguments into a sequence of functions, each taking a single argument, known as a curried function. This is often used in functional programming to improve code readability and reusability.

Example

"The use of currying allowed us to simplify the complex function into a series of smaller, more manageable functions."

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