Singleton Definition

sĭnggəl-tən
singletons
noun
A playing card that is the only one of its suit in a hand dealt to a player.
Webster's New World
One that is single, especially:
American Heritage
An individual separated or distinguished from two or more of its group.
American Heritage
Something occurring or existing singly and not as one of a pair or of a group.
Webster's New World

(computing) A class that may not be instantiated more than once, i.e. that implements the singleton design pattern.

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Other Word Forms of Singleton

Noun

Singular:
singleton
Plural:
singletons

Origin of Singleton

  • From the name Singleton (influenced by single)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Singleton Sentence Examples

  • Mr Singleton, 11 Jul 05 This seemed like a slightly amateurish service which is cheaper than the standard airport parking.

  • Director John Singleton does a decent job with the action and creates some extremely frenetic car chases.

  • Should she agree, with that information gained, I discuss the increased risks of a twin over a singleton pregnancy.

  • When asking what had happened I asked West whether they usually opened 1NT with a singleton - and he looked a bit sheepish!

  • The 4 bid was showing a singleton or void.

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Words Starting With

SSISIN

Words Ending With

NONTON

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