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A method is a function that is encapsulated within a class.  Methods have some level of scope and some mechanism for inheritance.

A method is a function that is encapsulated within a class.  Methods have some level of scope and some mechanism for inheritance.

Different languages support different types of scoping.  Typically, these levels are:

Different languages support different levels of scoping.  Note that this scoping can apply to either data or methods, or both.  Typically, these levels are:

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<li><b>Private</b>: The method is only visible to methods within the class.</li>

<li><b>Private</b>: The method is only visible to methods within the class.</li>