"Common Language Infrastructure" meaning in All languages combined

See Common Language Infrastructure on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

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  1. (computing) The open specification that describes the executable code and runtime environment that form the core of the Microsoft .NET Framework. Wikipedia link: Common Language Infrastructure Synonyms: CLI Hypernyms: infrastructure#Noun

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