"ALGOL" meaning in English

See ALGOL in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

IPA: /ˈælɡɒl/, /-ɡɔːl/
Etymology: Devised as an acronym of algorithmic language. Etymology templates: {{acronym|en|algorithmic language|nocap=1}} acronym of algorithmic language Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} ALGOL
  1. (computer languages) An influential early high-level programming language designed for solving mathematical and scientific problems. Categories (topical): Computer languages Synonyms: IAL
    Sense id: en-ALGOL-en-name-mZjp2Czx Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 52 48 Topics: computer-languages, computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
  2. A family of programming languages derived from ALGOL 58. Synonyms: Algol Related terms: FORTRAN
    Sense id: en-ALGOL-en-name-UMf6Eqt2 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 52 48

Alternative forms

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