English

Proper noun

Singleton ‎(plural Singletons)

1. A surname​.

German

Noun

Singleton n ‎(genitive Singletons, plural Singletons)

1. (software) singleton
2. (software, design) singleton pattern

Related terms

• multiton

English

Noun

singleton ‎(plural singletons)

1. (playing cards) A playing card that is the only one of its suit in a hand, especially at bridge.
2. A single object, especially one of a group.
3. (computing) A class that may not be instantiated more than once, i.e. that implements the singleton design pattern.
4. (mathematics) A set with exactly one element.
5. A child or animal that is born singly, not as a twin or other multiple birth.
6. A person without a romantic partner.

Translations

See also

• multiton

Dutch

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈsɪŋɡəltɔn/, /ˈsɪŋəltɔn/

Noun

singleton m ‎(plural singletons, diminutive singletonnetje n)

1. A singleton (lone playing card).

singleton n ‎(plural singletons, diminutive singletonnetje n)

1. A singleton (design pattern, class, set).

Portuguese

Noun

singleton m (plural singletons)

1. (computing) singleton (class that may not be instantiated more than once)