programming language meaning: definition

programming language

noun

UK /ˈpɹəʊɡɹæmɪŋ læŋɡwɪdʒ/ · US /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɪŋ læŋɡwɪdʒ/

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Programming, Sciences A code of reserved words and symbols used in computer programs, which give instructions to the computer on how to accomplish certain computing tasks.

Synonyms: programming language
Related terms: :Category:Computer languages, W:List of programming languages by category
Hyponyms: 184 terms
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