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APL

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\ ˌā-(ˌ)pē-ˈel How to pronounce APL (audio) \

Definition of APL

: a computer programming language designed especially for the concise representation of algorithms

First Known Use of APL

1966, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for APL

a programming language

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“APL.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/APL. Accessed 29 Jun. 2022.

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