"linkage section" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: linkage sections [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} linkage section (plural linkage sections)
  1. (computing) The part of the data division of a COBOL program that describes the format of variables and constants passed to the program as parameters, either from JCL or from a calling program Categories (topical): Computing
    Sense id: en-linkage_section-en-noun-TPOt6zks Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

Inflected forms

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