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Method

A method is a function that is a member of a class and may operate on an object.

Related concepts:  FunctionMemberClassObject

Closest Wikipedia entry:  Method (computer programming) — A method in object-oriented programming (OOP) is a procedure associated with an object, and generally also a message. An object consists of state data and behavior; these compose an interface, which specifies how the object may be used. A method is a behavior of an object parametrized by a user.

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Types and Programming Languages - Sections 18, 19

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