Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
A parameter list is a set of input parameters/arguments that are passed to a method or constructor when it is called. It specifies the type and order of the values that need to be provided for the method/constructor to execute correctly.
Related terms
Method Overloading: Method overloading is when multiple methods have the same name but different parameter lists. This allows for flexibility in calling methods with different argument combinations.
The return type of a method specifies the type of value that the method will return after execution. It can be void if no value is returned.
Argument: An argument is a specific value or expression passed into a method or function during its invocation/call. Arguments correspond to parameters defined in the method's signature.