cobol
Definition
Noun: 1. A high-level programming language designed for business data processing: COBOL is an acronym for "COmmon Business-Oriented Language." It is a compiled, English-like programming language created in the late 1950s and early 1960s, primarily for use in business, finance, and administrative systems.
Usage
- COBOL is used to specify the structure and processing of business data, such as financial records and reports.
- It is known for its readability, which resembles everyday English.
- While considered a legacy language, it remains in use in many critical legacy systems, particularly in banking, insurance, and government.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "COBOL programmer": A specialist who writes or maintains software in the COBOL language.
- The company hired a COBOL programmer to update its vintage accounting software.
- "COBOL system" or "COBOL application": Refers to a complete software program or suite built using the COBOL language.
- Migrating the legacy COBOL system to a modern platform is a complex project.
Variants and Related Words
- COBOL-85, COBOL-2002, etc.: These refer to specific standardized versions or revisions of the COBOL language.
- Legacy language: A term often associated with COBOL, describing an older programming language that is still in use but is no longer the primary choice for new development.
Synonyms
- Business programming language: A general term for languages like COBOL designed for commercial data processing. (Note: This is a descriptive synonym, not a specific alternative name.)
Related Terms (Not Phrasal Verbs or Idioms)
- Mainframe: A type of large, powerful computer on which COBOL applications have traditionally run.
- Legacy code: Existing source code, often written in languages like COBOL, that continues to be used.
- Compiled language: A category of programming languages, which includes COBOL, where source code is translated into machine code before execution.
Noun
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common business-oriented language
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