(mathematics) A root; a zero; a point at which a line crosses the x-axis of a Cartesian grid, where y is 0.

(mathematics) A point at which a line crosses the y-axis of a Cartesian grid.

(mathematics) A point at which a line crosses the z-axis of a Cartesian grid.

(programming) A software pattern that controls how methods in a base class are overridden using the non-virtual interface.

(software, object-oriented programming) A special type of interface without any constants or methods defined, and that is used just to mark a class.

plural of marker interface pattern

(software, object-oriented programming) A software design pattern in computer science, used with languages that provide run-time type information about objects.

(software, object-oriented programming) Synonym of marker interface

(journalism, chiefly attributive) A kind of journalism that discusses a person or people in an emotional way so as to arouse interest or sympathy.

Having self-interest; particularly concerned for oneself.