noun
hoisting
Hoisting (noun) means the action of lifting or raising something up.
noun
1
The action of lifting or raising something up.
"Hoisting, derricking, slewing, and travelling are by means of independent 600-volt motors through reduction gearing."
— , London Transport Diesel-Electric Cranes (1956)
2
(computing) The way JavaScript lets you use a variable in your code before it has been declared.
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What is the meaning of hoisting?
"hoisting" (noun) means the action of lifting or raising something up.
What are the different meanings of hoisting?
"hoisting" has 2 main meanings: 1. The action of lifting or raising something up; 2. (computing) The way JavaScript lets you use a variable in your code before it has been declared.
