high-level language
haɪ ˈlɛvəl ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ
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Definition of high-level language - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

softwareTECH.programming language easy for people, not focused on computer detailsTECH.
  • Python is a high-level language used by many beginners.
  • Java is a high-level language favored for enterprise applications.
  • Students learn C# as a high-level language before studying assembly.
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Expressions with high

high onadv.
in a position far up on something
The picture hangs high on the wall.
fly highv.
feel very happy or excited
After winning the match, she was flying high.
high gearn.
gear setting in vehicles for high speed
When the road cleared, he shifted into high gear.
high groundn.
elevated area of land above surrounding areas
The castle was built on high ground.
at high noonadv.
happening around 12 PM when the sun is highest
The duel was set to begin at high noon.
have high hopesv.
expect something very good or successful to happen
We have high hopes for the new project.

Expressions with level

level outv.
make something even or stable
She leveled out the uneven table.
level bestn.
the utmost effort one can make
She did her level best to finish the project.
level downv.
reduce to a lower level or status
The manager decided to level down the team's responsibilities.
level offv.
stop increasing or decreasing and become stable
The plane will level off at 30,000 feet.
do one's level bestv.
make the greatest possible effort
She will do her level best to finish the project on time.
keep a level headv.
stay calm and think clearly in stressful situations
She can keep a level head during emergencies.
level playing fieldn.
situation where everyone has the same chance to succeed
We want a level playing field for all businesses.
level the scorev.
make the scores equal in a game or match
The team scored to level the score in the final minute.
level to the groundv.
destroy completely until flat with the ground
The old building was leveled to the ground.
level upv.
improve to match a higher standard
She decided to level up her skills for the job.

Expressions with language

colorful languagen.
vivid or expressive words
The poet's colorful language painted a vivid picture in the reader's mind.
choice languagen.
words that are very rude or offensive
He used choice language when he got angry.
salty languagen.
offensive or vulgar words
The movie was full of salty language.
wooden languagen.
unnatural, stiff or overly formal language
His speech was criticized for its wooden language that lacked emotion..
pick up a languagev.
learn a language informally
She picked up the language while living abroad.
speak the same languagev.
understand each other well
Despite their differences, they speak the same language at work.
talk the same languagev.
understand each other well
Despite their differences, they talk the same language when it comes to values.
watch one's languagev.
speak carefully to avoid being rude or offensive
Please watch your language; there are children sitting right behind you.
watch your languagev.
be careful with the words you use
You should watch your language when speaking to elders.
someone's language doesn't bear repeatingexp.
language is too offensive to repeat
His language doesn't bear repeating in front of the kids.

Terms related to high-level language

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highlevelabstractioncompilerexpressivenessinterpreterportabilityreadabilitysemanticssyntax

Terms with high-level language included in their meaning

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C languagen.
computer coding
high-level programming language from early 1970s, common in system software
Common Business-Oriented Languagen.
technology
high-level programming language for business applications
decompilern.
computer science
program translating machine code to high-level language
HLLacr.
acr: high-level language
programming language that is easy to understand

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  1. French:langage de haut niveau, ...
  2. German:Hochsprache, ...
  3. Italian:linguaggio di alto livello, ...
  4. Spanish:lenguaje de alto nivel, ...
  5. Portuguese:linguagem de alto nível, ...
  6. Chinese:高级语言, ...
  7. Japanese:高水準言語, ...
  8. Arabic:لغة عالية المستوى, ...
  9. Hebrew:שְׂפַת תִּכְנוּת גְּבוֹהָה, ...
  10. Russian:язык высокого уровня, ...
  11. Ukrainian:високоуровнева мова, ...
  12. Hindi:उच्च-स्तरीय प्रोग्रामिंग भाषा, ...

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