Printf

/ˈprɪntɛf/ noun

Definition

a function in programming languages used to format and print output

Etymology

from print + f (for formatted), coined in the C programming language

Kelly Says

This programming function's name is beautifully logical - it's literally 'print formatted,' telling you exactly what it does in just six letters!

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