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Tuple

Definition:

A tuple is an ordered collection or sequence of elements, which may contain different data types. In computer science, tuples are immutables, meaning they cannot be modified once created.

Part of Speech:

Noun, verb

Senses:

1. Noun:

a. Math: In mathematics, a tuple refers to an ordered list of elements, usually enclosed in parentheses or curly brackets.

b. Computer Science: In computer science, a tuple is a data structure that represents a collection of elements of different types. It is commonly used for managing related data.

c. Database Management: In database management, a tuple is a row or a record containing a set of attribute values within a relation or table.

2. Verb:

a. General: To tuple something means to group or combine items together into an ordered collection or sequence.

Usages:

1. Noun:

a. Math: The tuple (1, 2, 3) represents an ordered list of three numbers.

b. Computer Science: The function returns a tuple containing the name, age, and occupation of the person.

c. Database Management: Each tuple in the table represents a specific customer record.

2. Verb:

a. General: I will tuple the red and blue blocks together to form a tower.

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