"domain-specific language" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: domain-specific languages [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} domain-specific language (plural domain-specific languages)
  1. (programming) A programming/specification language that is dedicated to a particular problem domain, a particular problem representation/solution technique. Categories (topical): Programming Synonyms: DSL Translations (language dedicated to a particular problem domain): langage dédié [masculine] (French), domänenspezifische Sprache [feminine] (German)
    Sense id: en-domain-specific_language-en-noun-B5OMaBYs Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, programming, sciences

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