"APLer" meaning in English

See APLer in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: APLers [plural]
Etymology: From APL + -er. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|APL|er|id2=occupation}} APL + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} APLer (plural APLers)
  1. (computing) A programmer who uses APL. Categories (topical): Computing, IBM

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