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C++ compiler optimization eliminating unnecessary copying of objects

In C++ computer programming, copy elision refers to a compiler optimization technique that eliminates unnecessary copying of objects. Wikipedia →

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Noun An optimisation technique where a value is transferred to the final target address, instead of being copied and then destroyed.

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