"xBase" meaning in English

See xBase in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Chosen to avoid lawsuits over the unauthorized use of the proprietary name dBASE. See x (“an unknown variable or placeholder”). Head templates: {{en-prop}} xBase
  1. (programming) Any programming language that derives from, or is a clone of, the dBASE system. Categories (topical): Programming
    Sense id: en-xBase-en-name-poCyqLmZ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, programming, sciences

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