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pretty-print

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To display code in a pretty fashion, matching commonly accepted principles of formatting and syntax, for the sake of readability.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, programming, sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: beautify, prettify

Antonyms: minify, uglify

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