FORTRAN
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For·tran
(fôr′trăn′)n.
One of the first high-level programming languages, designed to solve problems that can be expressed algebraically and used mainly in mathematics, science, and engineering.
[for(mula) + tran(slation).]
FORTRAN
(ˈfɔːtræn) orFortran
n
(Computer Science) a high-level computer programming language for mathematical and scientific purposes, designed to facilitate and speed up the solving of complex problems
[C20: from for(mula) tran(slation)]
FORTRAN
(ˈfɔr træn)n.
a high-level programming language used mainly for solving problems in science and engineering.
[1956; for(mula)tran(slator)]
Fortran
A high-level programming language used mainly by scientists and mathematicians.
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Noun | 1. | 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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