ALGOL

ALGOL Definition

ALGOL (al′gäl′, -gôl)

noun

a computer language employing algebraic symbols, used internationally for scientific computations

Etymology: algo(rithmic) l(anguage)

Algol Definition

Al·gol (al′gäl′)

noun

a binary variable star in the constellation Perseus: magnitude 2.2 to 3.5: the fainter star regularly eclipses its brighter companion

Etymology: Ar al ghūl, lit., the ghoul

ALGOL Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

conjunct: This smacks of hysteria - Ceres was discovered conjunct Algol.
idealized: This talk presents a novel semantics for Idealized Algol using games, which is quite unlike traditional denotational models of state.

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