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16.5.4 Variables in Typed Languages
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Variables in typed languages are handled in a manner similar to
functions in typed languages.  Note: Typed Functions.  The general
definition command '@deftypevr' corresponds to '@deftypefn' and the
specialized definition command '@deftypevar' corresponds to
'@deftypefun'.

'@deftypevr CATEGORY DATA-TYPE NAME'
     The '@deftypevr' command is the general definition command for
     something like a variable in a typed language--an entity that
     records a value.  You must choose a term to describe the category
     of the entity being defined; for example, "Variable" could be used
     if the entity is a variable.

     The '@deftypevr' command is written at the beginning of a line and
     is followed on the same line by the category of the entity being
     described, the data type, and the name of this particular entity.

     For example:

          @deftypevr {Global Flag} int enable
          ...
          @end deftypevr

     produces the following:

           -- Global Flag: int enable
               ...

     The template is:

          @deftypevr CATEGORY DATA-TYPE NAME
          BODY-OF-DESCRIPTION
          @end deftypevr

'@deftypevar DATA-TYPE NAME'
     The '@deftypevar' command is the specialized definition command for
     variables in typed languages.  '@deftypevar' is equivalent to
     '@deftypevr Variable ...'.  The template is:

          @deftypevar DATA-TYPE NAME
          BODY-OF-DESCRIPTION
          @end deftypevar

  These commands create entries in the index of variables.