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Definitions by Arminkshipper

the class into which an equation falls according to the highest power of unknowns or variables present.
"an equation of the second degree"
degree by Arminkshipper July 18, 2024
a position in a musical scale, counting upward from the tonic or fundamental note.
degree by Arminkshipper July 18, 2024
place a piece of specially tagged explanatory text within (a program) to assist other users.
"the only way to solve the problem is to code for the hardware directly—just make sure that it's clearly commented"
comment by Arminkshipper July 18, 2024
The professor's lecture was insightful, but the students found the most value in her written comments that provided a deeper explanation of the complex concepts.
comment by Arminkshipper July 18, 2024
a piece of text placed within a program to help other users to understand it, which the computer ignores when running the program.
The programmer added a comment // This line sorts the data alphabetically to explain the code's function, which the computer ignores when running the program.
comment by Arminkshipper July 18, 2024
The word "scholar" can definitely refer to a learned person, but it's not the most common term for a student. Here are a couple of options that might be more fitting:

The aspiring young scholar poured over her textbooks late into the night. (This emphasizes her studious nature.)

He received a scholarship to attend college, becoming a dedicated student in pursuit of his degree. (This is a more general term for someone enrolled in a learning institution.)
scholar by Arminkshipper July 18, 2024
a person who is highly educated or has an aptitude for study.
"Mr. Bell declares himself no scholar"
scholar by Arminkshipper July 18, 2024