Java Glossary : downcasting

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downcasting: Doing a cast from a base class to a more specific class. The cast does not convert the object, just asserts it actually is a more specific extended object. e.g. Dalamatian d = (Dalmatian) aDog; Most people will stare blankly at you if you use the word downcast. Just use cast.
cast ¤ upcasting

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