<P> In imperative programming languages , the term `` conditional statement '' is usually used , whereas in functional programming , the terms `` conditional expression '' or `` conditional construct '' are preferred , because these terms all have distinct meanings . </P>
<P> In imperative programming languages , the term `` conditional statement '' is usually used , whereas in functional programming , the terms `` conditional expression '' or `` conditional construct '' are preferred , because these terms all have distinct meanings . </P>
​ a statement that tests a value is called a -- -- -- -- statement
​ a statement that tests a value is called a -- -- -- -- statement
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