ALGOL

See also: algol and Algol

English

Alternative forms

• Algol

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.

Derived terms

• Squiggol

 

See also

• FORTRAN

Anagrams

• Gallo, Gallo-, Golla