intermediate language
ˌɪntərˈmiːdiət ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ
Definition

Definition of intermediate language - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
compiler designTECH.code form used for conversion, evaluation and optimization across programming systemsTECH.
  • The compiler converts code into an intermediate language before optimizing it.
2.
linguisticsRarelanguage used as a bridge in translationRare
  • Esperanto is sometimes used as an intermediate language.
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Expressions with intermediate

intermediate stepn.
stage between the beginning and end
This is an intermediate step in the project.
intermediate schooln.
school for children between elementary and high school
She attended an intermediate school before starting high school..
intermediate goodsn.
products used as inputs to make other finished goods or services
The factory buys intermediate goods like steel sheets and electronic components.
intermediate filamentn.
type of cytoskeletal component in cells
Intermediate filaments provide structural support to cells..
intermediate shaftn.
shaft placed between main parts to pass turning force or movement
The mechanic replaced the worn intermediate shaft in the steering column.
intermediate egretn.
medium-sized white heron found in various parts of the world
The intermediate egret waded through the shallow water searching for fish..

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 intermediate language

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Terms with intermediate language included in their meaning

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FCEabbr.
abr: First Certificate in English
English exam showing upper-intermediate language skills
MSILabbr.
abr: Microsoft Intermediate Language
computer code used between programming and machine code

Examples of intermediate language in a sentence

  • The debugger lets you inspect the intermediate language generated from your C++ code.
  • They used English as an intermediate language for the project.
  • An intermediate language can simplify complex translations.

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  1. French:langage intermédiaire, langue intermédiaire, ...
  2. German:Zwischensprache, ...
  3. Italian:linguaggio intermedio, lingua ponte, ...
  4. Spanish:lenguaje intermedio, lengua intermedia, ...
  5. Portuguese:linguagem intermédia, língua intermediária, ...
  6. Chinese:中间语言, 中介语言, ...
  7. Japanese:中間言語, ...
  8. Arabic:لُغَة وَسِيطَة, لُغة وُسطى, ...
  9. Hebrew:שְׂפַת תָּווךְ, שָׂפָה בֵּינִית, ...
  10. Russian:промежуточный язык, посреднический язык, ...
  11. Ukrainian:проміжна мова, ...
  12. Hindi:मध्यवर्ती भाषा, पुल भाषा, ...
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