"computerese" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: computer + -ese Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|computer|ese}} computer + -ese Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} computerese (uncountable)
  1. (informal, dated) The jargon associated with computers. Tags: dated, informal, uncountable Categories (topical): Jargon Translations (Translations): informatichese (Italian)

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