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On 12.07.2024 14:42, Michael S wrote:
> 
> I don't share your optimistic belief that the term "pass by reference"
> is really established. Very few terms in computer science (science?
> really?) are established firmly. Except, may be, in more theoretical
> branches of it.

I don't know of any "standard" describing that - if that's what you
are aiming at - but I also wouldn't expect an international standard
document. And newer sources (specifically including blogs and bots!)
certainly may muddy waters.

All my sources since days in University had a consistent semantical
description.

Computer Scientists seems not to have been keen to introduce here
own and different terms.

In case you have other, new [to me], or own concrete semantical
interpretations of the "call-by-reference" mechanism I'm certainly
interested to hear about.

Especially in the light of alternative facts and "own definitions"
(like Bart's) I suggest otherwise to not spread FUD about that.
The gridlocked discussion is already annoying enough. :-/

Janis