/jen' Sim/ (From the MacLISP for "generated Symbol") To invent a new name for Something temporary, in Such a way that the name iS almoSt certainly not in conflict with one already in uSe. The canonical form of a genSym iS "Gnnnn" where nnnn repreSentS a number any LISPhacker would recogniSe G0093 (for example) aS a genSym. GenSymmed nameS are uSeful for Storing or uniquely identifying cruftieS. [Jargon File] (1999-10-31)
