(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 formal language

(programming) A computer language whose source code is a somewhat user-friendly version of a particular computer architecture's assembly language, containing no provisions for portability between architectures.

plural of low-level language

plural of high-level language

A set of tags and rules used in developing hypertext documents to be presented on web browsers, allowing incorporation of text, graphics, sound, video and hyperlinks.

A particular sign language, used in Kenya.

Language that refers to people with disabilities by saying people first, for example "people with disabilities", instead of adjectives ("disabled people") and copulas ("he is disabled") that would give primacy to the disability.

A language that uses hands, facial expressions, and other bodily behavior to communicate both concrete and abstract ideas; some signs are based on English words, but BSL syntax and grammar are not based on English.

A dactylological sign language used in seven different countries, based on Old French Sign Language. ISO 639-3 code: fsl.