Associations to the word «Singleton»

Wiktionary

SINGLETON, noun. (playing cards) A playing card that is the only one of its suit in a hand, especially at bridge.
SINGLETON, noun. A single object, especially one of a group.
SINGLETON, noun. (computing) A class that may not be instantiated more than once, i.e. that implements the singleton design pattern.
SINGLETON, noun. (mathematics) A set with exactly one element.
SINGLETON, noun. A child or animal that is born singly, not as a twin or other multiple birth.
SINGLETON, noun. A person without a romantic partner.
SINGLETON PATTERN, noun. (software) (object-oriented) A creational design pattern that restricts the instantiation of a class to one object.
SINGLETON PATTERNS, noun. Plural of singleton pattern

Dictionary definition

SINGLETON, noun. A single object (as distinguished from a pair).
SINGLETON, noun. A set containing a single member.
SINGLETON, noun. The playing card that is the only card in a suit held in a bridge hand as initially dealt.

Wise words

Always aim at complete harmony of thought and word and deed. Always aim at purifying your thoughts and everything will be well.
Mohandas Gandhi