Size
Definition
The size refers to the dimensions, magnitude, or extent of something. In programming, it typically indicates the number of elements in a collection or container.
Analogy
Imagine you have a box filled with different-sized toys. The size would represent how many toys are inside that box. Similarly, in programming, size tells us how many items are present in a collection.
Related terms
Length: The length refers to the number of elements in an array or the size of a string. It represents the total count or quantity.
Capacity: Capacity denotes the maximum amount that a data structure can hold without needing to be resized.
Count: Count is often used synonymously with size and represents the total number of items in a collection.
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