Null (computer programming) — Null has several meanings in computer programming.;Null pointer or null reference * Null is a special pointer value (or other kind of object reference) used to signify that a pointer intentionally does not point to (or refer to) an object. Such a … Wikipedia
Null — Null, a. [L. nullus not any, none; ne not + ullus any, a dim. of unus one; cf. F. nul. See {No}, and {One}, and cf. {None}.] 1. Of no legal or binding force or validity; of no efficacy; invalid; void; nugatory; useless. [1913 Webster] Faultily… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Null (SQL) — The Greek lowercase omega (ω) character is used to represent Null in database theory. Null is a special marker used in Structured Query Language (SQL) to indicate that a data value does not exist in the database. Introduced by the creator of the… … Wikipedia
Null Object pattern — Null object redirects here. For the concept in category theory, see Initial object. In object oriented computer programming, a Null Object is an object with defined neutral ( null ) behavior. The Null Object design pattern describes the uses of… … Wikipedia
Null — may refer to: Contents 1 In computing 2 In art 3 In mathematics 4 In science 5 People … Wikipedia
null — / nəl/ adj [Anglo French nul, literally, not any, from Latin nullus, from ne not + ullus any]: having no legal or binding force: void a null contract Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996 … Law dictionary
null — [nʌl] adjective [only before a noun] 1. STATISTICS a null effect, result etc is one that is zero or nothing 2. LAW another name for null and void: • Their suit also asks the court to declare null the buyer s shareholder rights plan. * * * … Financial and business terms
null — [nul] adj. [MFr nul < L nullus, not any, none < OL * n(e) oin(o)los, not a one < ne, not (see NO1) + dim. of oinos < IE * oinos: see ONE] 1. without legal force; not binding; invalid: usually in the phrase null and void 2. amounting… … English World dictionary
Null — Null, n. 1. Something that has no force or meaning. [1913 Webster] 2. That which has no value; a cipher; zero. Bacon. [1913 Webster] {Null method} (Physics.), a zero method. See under {Zero}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Null method — Null Null, n. 1. Something that has no force or meaning. [1913 Webster] 2. That which has no value; a cipher; zero. Bacon. [1913 Webster] {Null method} (Physics.), a zero method. See under {Zero}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
null — [ nʌl ] adjective with no value or effect null and void LEGAL with no legal effect: Due to irregularities, the election has been declared null and void … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English