to stub

Examples

• All

• And then if I really want to stub or flat, I'll use that.

• To test the new feature, the developer decided to stub the component temporarily while working on the main code.

• In order to simulate the database response, we can stub the service call with dummy data.

• The programmer used a simple function to stub the behavior of the module during the testing phase.

Synonyms

M

to mock

vsto stub

• Specialized

3 4.9

Replace a real part with a simple stand-in during tests

is a minimal placeholder that focuses on simple substitution rather than controlled behaviour

S

to stub out

vsto stub

• Specialized

7.4

To replace a function in a program with a simple fake version for testing

is a minimal placeholder used mainly to stand in not a full temporary replacement

Antonyms

I

to implement

515 3.7

To put a plan or rule into action

Phrasal Verbs

S

to stub out

• Informal

3 5.3

To press the burning end of a cigarette against a surface to put it out

S

to stub out

• Specialized

7.4

To replace a function in a program with a simple fake version for testing

Compounds

T

ticket stub

10 1.4

A small piece you keep from a ticket after you enter to show proof

C

check stub

• US

2 4.4

A small paper record you keep after you tear off a check showing the payment

S

stub nail

7.4

A short thick metal spike used to hold things when length is not needed

How Complete

to mock

• Specialized

3 4.9

to stub

• Specialized

8.4

placeholder

• Specialized

6 4.0

Surface Forms

Etymology