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Uncommonunfold
The correct spelling is unfold.
How to pronounce unfold
/ʌnˈfəʊld/
nounIPA: /ʌnˈfəʊld/
Say it like: Unf-old
The correct spelling is unfold. In functional programming, a kind of higher-order function that is the opposite of a fold. For example: "to unfold a map; to unfold a tablecloth; she unpacks the new dress and unfolds it carefully"
Usage Examples
“to unfold a map; to unfold a tablecloth; she unpacks the new dress and unfolds it carefully”
“to unfold one's designs; to unfold the principles of a science”
“to unfold sheep”
Meanings
noun
- 1.In functional programming, a kind of higher-order function that is the opposite of a fold.
verb
- 1.To undo a folding.
- 2.To turn out; to happen; to develop.
- 3.To reveal.
- 4.To open (anything covered or closed); to lay open to view or contemplation; to bring out in all the details, or by successive development.
- 5.To release from a fold or pen.
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