WML

abbreviation for

, Computers.

1. wireless markup language: an XML-based set of standards used to tag and format text displayed on handheld wireless devices.

Word History and Origins

Origin of WML¹

1995–2000

Example Sentences

At Friday’s sentencing hearing, Thomas was particularly scathing toward the shareholders of WML, the holding company for the island’s owners: Andrew, James and Peter Buttle, who he said had “appeared to have profited handsomely” from tours to the island, despite the company claiming no assets or a bank account to hold funds.

From Seattle Times

While conceding he could not make orders against the individual owners, he said the ruling did not relieve WML from its $636,000 fine or its share of the reparations for the victims and their families of $2.97 million.

From Seattle Times

Thomas said WML controlled and managed the volcano as a workplace and as a result it needed to engage necessary expertise such as volcanology and health and safety expertise to assess risk arising from tours.

From Reuters