downcasting : Java Glossary

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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. Dalmatian d = (Dalmatian) aDog; Most people will stare blankly at you if you use the word downcast. Just use cast.
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