noun
hoisting
Hoisting (noun) means the act by which something is hoisted.
noun
1
The act by which something is hoisted.
2
The behaviour of JavaScript syntax which allows variables to be used before they are declared.
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What is the meaning of hoisting?
"hoisting" (noun) means the act by which something is hoisted.
What are the different meanings of hoisting?
"hoisting" has 2 main meanings: 1. The act by which something is hoisted; 2. The behaviour of JavaScript syntax which allows variables to be used before they are declared.