target language

noun — 3 senses

target language

noun
1

The language a learner is attempting to acquire.

Applied linguistics

2

Human sciences, Linguistics, Sciences, Translation studies The language into which a translation is done.

3

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences The machine language into which source code is to be compiled.

Antonyms
source language
Derived terms
target text

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