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Definitions from the WebIdempotentDescription:Idempotent is a term used in mathematics and computer science to describe an operation or element that can be applied multiple times without changing the result beyond the initial application. Part of Speech:AdjectiveSenses:Sense 1:In mathematics, idempotent refers to an operation where applying it multiple times does not alter the outcome after the first application. Example Sentence:The square of a number is an idempotent operation, as squaring it again won't change the result. Sense 2:In computer science, idempotent refers to an operation or element that produces the same result regardless of how many times it is performed. Example Sentence:The "DELETE" HTTP method is considered idempotent as deleting a resource multiple times has the same effect as deleting it once. Usages:Popular Usage 1:In popular usage, idempotent is often used to describe a process or action that can be safely repeated without causing unintended consequences. Example Sentence:Clicking the "Save" button multiple times on this website is idempotent; it won't create duplicate entries. Local Usage 1:In local usage, idempotent is commonly employed by software developers to refer to operations that can be safely retried without producing different results. Example Sentence:The database transaction is idempotent, so if an error occurs, we can retry it without worrying about data inconsistencies. Related Products: | ||||
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