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Bounded pointer

A bounded pointer is a type of pointer that is used in some computer programming languages. It is a way of telling the computer what type of data can be stored in a particular spot in a computer program. When a bounded pointer is used, a programmer tells the computer what to store in that spot and the computer will only accept data that meets that criteria. For example, if a programmer creates a bounded pointer that only allows numbers, the computer will only accept numbers in that spot. This prevents the computer from trying to store something that it shouldn't and can help make sure that the computer program is running correctly.
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