"Common Language Infrastructure" meaning in English

See Common Language Infrastructure in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

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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

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