JavaScript

American

[jah-vuh-skript] / ˈdʒɑ vəˌskrɪpt /

Digital Technology, Trademark.

a brand name for a high-level, object-oriented scripting language used especially to create interactive applications running over the internet.

JavaScript British

/ ˈdʒɑːvəˌskrɪpt /

noun

a scripting language especially applicable to the Internet

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Etymology

Origin of JavaScript

First recorded in 1995–2000; Java (in the trademarked sense “a programming language”) + script (in the computer sense “an executable section of code”)

Example Sentences

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Regardless of whether they choose a college-prep or industry-ready pathway, all high school students take AP Computer Science Principles and learn modern, in-demand programming languages such as Python and JavaScript.

From Salon

In order to vote you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.

From BBC

You need a modern browser with javascript enabled to view the interactive content in this page.

From BBC

Please enable JavaScript in your browser settings.

From New York Times

GOKiC helps students learn to code, teaches them about robotics, and gives lessons in JavaScript, and more.

From Seattle Times

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