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FORTRAN
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FOR·TRAN  (fôrtrn)
n.
A high-level programming language for problems that can be expressed algebraically, used mainly in mathematics, science, and engineering.
[for(mula) + tran(slation).]
FORTRAN, Fortran [ˈfɔːtræn]
n
(Electronics & Computer Science / Computer Science) a high-level computer programming language for mathematical and scientific purposes, designed to facilitate and speed up the solving of complex problems
[from for(mula) tran(slation)]
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Noun1.FORTRAN - a high-level programing language for mathematical and scientific purposes; stands for formula translation
algebraic language - an algorithmic language having statements that resemble algebraic expressions
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FORTRAN [ˈfɔːtræn] N ABBR (Comput) =formula translator → FORTRAN m
FORTRAN [ˈfɔːrtræn] n → fortran m
FORTRAN abbr of formula translator → FORTRAN nt
FORTRAN Fortran [ˈfɔːtræn] n → FORTRAN m
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