ALGOL

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See also: algol and Algol

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Etymology

Devised as an acronym of algorithmic language.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈælɡɒl/, /-ɡɔːl/

Proper noun

ALGOL

  1. (computer languages) An influential early high-level programming language designed for solving mathematical and scientific problems.
    Synonym: (obsolete) IAL
    • 2007, April J. Wells, Grid Application Systems Design, CRC Press, →ISBN, page 17:
      Later, ALGOL was used as the basis of JOVIAL, MAD, NELIAC, and ALGO. In 1960, a division occurred based on unresolved disagreements and ALGOL 60 was born.
  2. A family of programming languages derived from ALGOL 58.

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