prop
- noun
- /prɒp/
- Specialized
- In the user interface, each prop can control the appearance of the component, such as its color or size.
Examples
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In fact, we just passed 2 props in this state that add to our freedom.
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The basic mesh is annotated with a special custom prop instructing the filter to alias those meshes.
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As a side note, make sure you write the custom props in the correct place.
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I think meshes also have a custom prop capability, but I'm not sure.
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The Extension SDK mechanism already includes the C++ props file to help the project system know where to get the header for development and the lib for linking when building.
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To customize the button's behavior, you need to pass the correct prop when creating it.
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The documentation explains how to define a prop that changes the text displayed on the screen.
Synonyms
A number or symbol that can have different values
Information given to a part of a program to control how it looks or works
Compounds
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A plane with an engine that turns two propellers in opposite directions to make it more stable
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A temporary steel support that holds a roof when sliding tubes rub together
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A steel support post that slides to reduce pressure from the ground in mines or tunnels
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A steel support used in mines or tunnels that lets parts slide to take pressure safely
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A part of a plant that grows from the stem above ground and holds the plant in place
How Essential
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Prop (computing) is a short form of property, meaning a named value or 'piece of data' that controls how a part of a program looks or acts. So a prop is the small piece of information you give to a component to change its behavior.