reference variable

A variable used for storing the address of another variable or structure, equivalent to a pointer.

Noun

  1. A variable used for storing the address of another variable or structure, equivalent to a pointer.
    • The value of a reference variable is the memory address at which the data associated with the object is stored. - 2003, Grant Palmer, Technical Java: Developing Scientific and Engineering Applications:

Origin

reference + variable

Forms

reference variables

Derived

external reference variable