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   Gary Scott to Lawrence D'Oliveiro   
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   25 Feb 24 08:48:52   
   
   From: garylscott@sbcglobal.net   
      
   On 2/24/2024 4:31 PM, Lawrence D'Oliveiro wrote:   
   > Just figured out that, when the spec says “type-bound procedure”, they   
   > mean “method”. And when they say “NOPASS”, that’s their way of   
   saying   
   > “static method”.   
      
   I prefer a more clear description over the typical cryptic language   
   design.  "type-bound procedure" spells it out clearly.  Fortran has   
   always leaned towards greater clarity, less obfuscation.   
      
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