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In mathematics and computer science, a higher-order function (HOF) is a function that does at least one of the following:
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| C | instance of | AlternativesFunction pointersFunction pointers in languages | 0.80 | text |
| C | instance of | Function pointersFunction pointers in languages | 0.80 | text |
| Higher-order function | related to Direct support | The | 0.60 | section |
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| Higher-order function | related to Direct support | Iftwicehas | 0.60 | section |
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| Higher-order function | related to General examples | It | 0.60 | section |
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| Higher-order function | see also | First-class | 0.60 | section |
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