FORTRAN

[ fawr-tran ]

noun

, Computers.

1. a high-level programming language used mainly for solving problems in science and engineering.

FORTRAN

/ ˈfɔːtræn /

noun

1. a high-level computer programming language for mathematical and scientific purposes, designed to facilitate and speed up the solving of complex problems

Word History and Origins

Origin of FORTRAN¹

1955–60; for(mula) tran(slation)

Word History and Origins

Origin of FORTRAN¹

C20: from for ( mula ) tran ( slation )