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Question: How do you override a defined macro?

Answer: You can use the #undef preprocessor directive to undefine (override) a previously defined macro.

You can use the #undef preprocessor directive to undefine (override) a previously defined macro. Source: CoolInterview.com

we can redefine it with the same name and a new value. Source: CoolInterview.com

Assume 'NULL' is framework defined MACRO. If you wish to override, then,

#ifdef NULL
#undef NULL
#define NULL ((void*)0)
#endif

Above will override already defined MACRO in the scope. Source: CoolInterview.com

An elegant way of doing this is shown below:

#ifdef MACRO
#undef MACRO
#endif

#define MACRO X
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c is a middle level language that come in category of structural programming language so there is no concept of overriding.one method to do this is to #undef the defined macro and then give new definition to macro. Source: CoolInterview.com

use the #undef preprocessor directive to undefine the define Macros. Source: CoolInterview.com

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