What is the purpose of the COBOL REDEFINES clause?
- To allocate memory for a variable
- To allow two or more data items to share the same storage space
- To declare a new variable
- To specify the data type of a variable
The COBOL REDEFINES clause is used to allow two or more data items to share the same storage space. It enables multiple names to reference the same memory location, providing flexibility in data representation.
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