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| cons | |
| 1. n. plural of con |  |
| 2. n. (computing) A data structure in LISP that is a pair of pointers, car and cdr, used mainly for lists. | |
| 3. v. (computing) To obtain a list from a cons or a nesting of conses; to prepend an element to a list by forming a cons of that element and the list; to obtain a list from a smaller one by repeated applica | |
| In addition to specifying the whole list at once using square brackets and commas, you can build them up piece by piece using the (:) operator. This process is often referred to as consing.WB | |
| con | |
| 1. v. (rare) To study, especially in order to gain knowledge of. | |
| 2. v. (rare, archaic) To know, understand, acknowledge. | |
| 3. n. A disadvantage of something, especially when contrasted with its advantages (pros). | |
| pros and cons | |
| 4. n. (slang) A convicted criminal, a convict. | |
| 5. n. (slang) A fraud; something carried out with the intention of deceiving, usually for personal, often illegal, gain. | |
| 6. v. (transitive, slang) To trick or defraud, usually for personal gain. | |
| 7. v. Alternative form of conn | |
| 8. n. Alternative form of conn | |
| 9. n. (informal) An organized gathering such as a convention, conference or congress. | |
| 10. n. (informal) The conversion of part of a building. | |
| We're getting a loft con done next year. | |
| 11. n. (informal, obsolete) Consumption; pulmonary tuberculosis. | |
