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Garbage Value

Description:

Garbage value, in computer science and programming, refers to random or unpredictable data that is stored in a variable or memory location. It is commonly associated with uninitialized or unallocated memory spaces which can contain leftover values from previous operations or data that has not been properly initialized. Garbage values can lead to unexpected and potentially erroneous behavior in a program.

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Noun

Sense 1:

Random or unpredictable data stored in a variable or memory location.

Sample Sentences:

• The uninitialized variable contained a garbage value, causing the program to crash.
• Make sure to initialize all variables to avoid potential issues with garbage values.
• The function forgot to clear the memory, leaving behind garbage values.

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