"sexp" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: sexps [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} sexp (plural sexps)
  1. (computing) Abbreviation of symbolic expression. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of Alternative form of: symbolic expression Categories (topical): Computing

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