(programming) The set of instructions that a particular computer is designed to execute; generated from an assembly language by an assembler, or from a high-level language by a compiler or interpreter.

plural of formal language

(computing theory) A set of finite strings (called words) made of symbols (from a finite set of symbols, called an alphabet).

A conceptual barrier to effective communication, occurring when people who speak different languages attempt to communicate with each other.

(linguistics) The ability to comprehend information and understand spoken language (or sign language). It may include understanding of the vocabulary and concepts presented, short-term memory and sequencing information.

plural of programming language

(computer languages) A computer language using markup.

(databases, programming) Any of several generalized computer languages in which users may extract data from selected records in a database

plural of auxiliary language

(sociology, linguistics) An unofficial language spoken by a minority of people.