programming language
ˈprəʊˌɡræm.ɪŋ ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪdʒ
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Definition of programming language - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

computer codingTECH.system of rules for writing instructions for computersTECH.
  • Python is a popular programming language.
  • JavaScript is another widely used programming language.
  • Learning a new programming language can be challenging.
computer language
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Expressions with programming

regular programmingadj.
occurring at consistent intervals
The team follows a regular programming schedule.
network programmingn.
schedule of programs for broadcast on a network
The network programming for the week includes several new shows.
broadcast programmingn.
the content that is aired on radio or TV
The broadcast programming includes news, sports, and entertainment shows.
basic programmingn.
introductory computer coding skills covering simple logic structures and commands
The course teaches basic programming before moving to more advanced software development.
computer programmingn.
writing, fixing, or improving code for computer programs
Computer programming requires attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
object-oriented programmingn.
programming style using objects to organize code and data
Object-oriented programming makes code easier to reuse and maintain.

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 programming language

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Terms with programming language included in their meaning

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in codeadj.
computer programming
written using symbols or programming language
syntaxn.
technology
formal rules for programming language statements
high-leveladj.
technology
programming language close to human language
typedadj.
programming
in a programming language with explicit variable types
artificial languagen.
technology
language used for programming computers
built-in functionn.
technology
function provided as part of a programming language
C++abbr.
abr: C plus plus
programming language used for software and applications
machine languagen.
technology
low-level programming language specific to a computer's architecture

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  1. French:langage de programmation, ...
  2. German:Programmiersprache, ...
  3. Italian:linguaggio di programmazione, ...
  4. Spanish:lenguaje de programación, ...
  5. Portuguese:linguagem de programação, ...
  6. Chinese:编程语言, ...
  7. Japanese:プログラミング言語, ...
  8. Arabic:لُغَة بَرْمَجَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:שְׂפַת תִּכְנוּת, ...
  10. Russian:язык программирования, ...
  11. Ukrainian:мова програмування, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रोग्रामिंग भाषा, ...
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