Computer language: meaning, definitions and examples

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computer language

 

[ kəmˈpjuː.tər ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪdʒ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

programming

A computer language is a way to communicate instructions to a computer. It consists of a set of rules and symbols that allow programmers to write code that the computer can understand and execute.

Synonyms

coding language, programming language

Examples of usage

  • Python is a popular computer language used for data analysis.
  • C++ is a computer language commonly used for system programming.
Context #2 | Noun

general

A computer language can also refer to the specific vocabulary and expressions used in the field of computing.

Examples of usage

  • The use of technical jargon can make computer language difficult for beginners to understand.

Translations

Translations of the word "computer language" in other languages:

🇵🇹 linguagem de computador

🇮🇳 कंप्यूटर भाषा

🇩🇪 Computersprache

🇮🇩 bahasa komputer

🇺🇦 комп'ютерна мова

🇵🇱 język komputerowy

🇯🇵 コンピューター言語

🇫🇷 langage informatique

🇪🇸 lenguaje de computadora

🇹🇷 bilgisayar dili

🇰🇷 컴퓨터 언어

🇸🇦 لغة الكمبيوتر

🇨🇿 počítačový jazyk

🇸🇰 počítačový jazyk

🇨🇳 计算机语言

🇸🇮 računalniški jezik

🇮🇸 tölvumál

🇰🇿 компьютер тілі

🇬🇪 კომპიუტერული ენა

🇦🇿 kompüter dili

🇲🇽 lenguaje de computadora

Etymology

The term 'computer language' originated in the mid-20th century with the development of programming languages. As computers became more prevalent in society, the need for a standardized way to communicate with them arose. Over time, various computer languages have been created to cater to different needs and preferences of programmers.