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Keyword "static"

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The keyword "static" is used in Java to declare members (variables or methods) that belong to the entire class rather than any specific instance of the class.

AP course connection

Topic 3.7: 3.7 Static Variables and Methods

Unit 3

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