invoking
Invoking, from Latin invocare, is the act of calling forth, appealing to, or activating something. In general usage it denotes triggering a request or command, whether to activate a procedure, prompt a prayer, or summon support. The concept appears across many domains, often centered on bringing an action, power, or authority into effect.
In computing and software, invocation refers to invoking a function, method, or subroutine. This involves transferring
Beyond technical uses, invocation also describes religious or ceremonial acts of appealing to a deity, spirit,