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Dereference

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To access the value or object that a pointer points to, by retrieving its memory address.

Example Sentences:

1. The programmer had to dereference the pointer to retrieve the value stored in the memory.
2. Make sure you dereference the pointer correctly to avoid memory leaks.

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The act or process of accessing the value pointed to by a pointer.

Example Sentences:

1. The dereference of the pointer resulted in a null value.
2. Understanding dereference is crucial when working with pointers in programming.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Popular or local to a specific community or group.

Example Sentences:

1. This café is known for its dereference pastries that are loved by the locals.
2. She is quite popular due to her dereference sense of style.

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