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COBOL

Syllabification: (COBOL)
Pronunciation: /ˈkōˌbôl/

Definition of COBOL

noun

  • a computer programming language designed for use in commerce.

Origin:

1960s: from co(mmon) b(usiness) o(riented) l(anguage)

COBOL in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of COBOL in the British & World English dictionary