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Local scopes

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Local scopes refer to specific regions within a program where variables have limited accessibility. These variables are only visible and usable within their defined scope.

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