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computerese

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com·put·er·ese  (km-pyt-rz, -rs)
n.
The technical language of those involved in computer technology.

computerese
language used by those in the business of manufacturing, selling, servicing, or using electronic computers, characterized by many abbreviations and acronyms, excessive use of technical jargon, and, frequently, lack of concern for traditional spelling and grammar.
See also: Language Style
the jargon or language typical of those involved with computers.
See also: Automation
Translations
computerese [kəmˌpjuːtəˈriːz] Njerga f informática
computerese
n (inf: = jargon) → Computerjargon m


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