FORTRAN

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noun

a high-level computer language employing algebraic formulas

Origin: for(mula) tran(slation)

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noun
A high-level programming language for problems that can be expressed algebraically, used mainly in mathematics, science, and engineering.

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Origin: for(mula)

Origin: + tran(slation)

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