FORTRAN

noun

FOR·​TRAN ˈfȯr-ˌtran How to pronounce FORTRAN (audio)
variants or Fortran
: a computer programming language that resembles algebra in its notation and is widely used for scientific applications

Word History

Etymology

formula translation

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of FORTRAN was in 1954

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“FORTRAN.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/FORTRAN. Accessed 29 Mar. 2023.

Kids Definition

FORTRAN

noun
FOR·​TRAN
variants or Fortran
: a language for programming a computer especially to solve mathematical, scientific, and engineering problems
Etymology

formula translation

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