upcast
upcast · upcasts
A cast; a throwA cast; a throw.
/ˈʌpkæst/
» Tom upcasted the variable.
Том привів змінну до базового типу.
Том апкастнув змінну.
Meaning
7 sensesA cast; a throw.
The ventilating shaft of a mine out of which the air passes after having circulated through the mine.
air passage consisting of a ventilation shaft through which air leaves a mine
A current of air passed along such a shaft.
(Scotland)An upset, as from a carriage.
(Scotland)A taunt; a reproach.
A cast from subtype to supertype.
A message transmitted via upcasting.
Examples
1 sentencesTom upcasted the variable.
Том привів змінну до базового типу. — deniko
Origin
From Middle English upcasten, equivalent to up- + cast.From Middle English upcasten, equivalent to up- + cast.
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