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[[library syntax]] (delay <expression>)
The delay construct is used together with the procedure force to implement lazy evaluation or call by need. (delay <expression>) returns an object called a promise which at some point in the future may be asked (by the force procedure) to evaluate <expression>, and deliver the resulting value. The effect of <expression> returning multiple values is unspecified.
See the description of force (section 6.4) for a more complete description of delay.
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