programming language

[ proh-gram-ing lang-gwij ]

noun

1. a high-level language used to write computer programs, as C++ or Python, or, sometimes, an assembly language.

programming language

noun

1. a simple language system designed to facilitate the writing of computer programs See high-level language low-level language machine code

programming language

/ prō′grăm′ĭng /

1. An artificial language used to write instructions that can be translated into machine language and then executed by a computer. English and other natural languages are not used as programming languages because they cannot be easily translated into machine language.
2. ◆ A compiled language is a language in which the set of instructions (or code ) written by the programmer is converted into machine language by special software called a compiler prior to being executed. C++ and SmallTalk are examples of compiled languages.
3. ◆ An interpreted language is a language in which the set of instructions (or code ) written by the programmer is converted into machine language by special software called a compiler prior to being executed. Most scripting and macro languages are interpreted languages.
4. See also program

programming language

1. In computer technology, a set of conventions in which instructions for the machine are written. There are many languages that allow humans to communicate with computers; C++, BASIC, and Java are some common ones.

Word History and Origins

Origin of programming language¹

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

His YouTube channel has more than 3,500 subscribers, interested in learning programming languages Python and Unity, or who want to hear more about neural networks, which underlie many artificial intelligence tools.

From BBC

He became interested in computing while in the Royal Air Force in the 1980s and went on to learn several programming languages.

From BBC

Avteniev has been coding for more than 20 years, but even he sometimes forgets programming languages — forcing him to waste time Googling them.

From Seattle Times

Microsoft says it will use AI and automation to make software safer, as well as rely more on programming languages deemed more secure.

From Seattle Times

Some skills, such as learning programming languages and databases to build AI models, might take a matter of weeks for IT workers.

From Los Angeles Times