"ECMAScript" meaning in English

See ECMAScript in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

IPA: /i.si.ɛmˈeɪ skɹɪpt/ [US], /ˈɛkmʌ ˌskɹɪpt/
Etymology: ECMA + Script Etymology templates: {{compound|en|ECMA|Script}} ECMA + Script Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} ECMAScript
  1. (programming) A standardised specification of JavaScript, developed by Ecma International. Categories (topical): Computer languages, JavaScript Synonyms: ES Hypernyms: scripting language

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