A Programming Language

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
APL
Pronunciation
/ə ˈproʊˌgræmɪŋ ˈlæŋgwɪʤ/
Category
Computing
Related Field
Software

Examples in Context

  1. It combines an interface and a programming language into a dynamic tool for both numerical and symbolic problem solving.
  2. A programming language designed for applications requiring numeric computations and some logical processes.
  3. A programming language acts as a translator between you and the computer.
  4. A programming language which is designed for string manipulation and pattern match comparison.
  5. A programming language based on ALGOL and designed for non-numeric manipulation of mathematical expressions.

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