APL

American

Computers.

an interactive programming language having concise notations for operations on entire arrays of numbers and characters.

Etymology

Origin of APL

1965–70; A P(rogramming) L(anguage)

Example Sentences

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Gain insight on Posco Holdings, APL Apollo Tubes and more in the latest Market Talks covering basic materials.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

He trained under some of the world’s most influential chefs, including Daniel Boulud and Guy Savoy, before launching his own restaurant, the since-shuttered but acclaimed Hollywood steakhouse APL.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

The research was published in the journal APL Bioengineering.

From Science Daily • Dec. 28, 2025

But Lochridge had confidence in the APL team.

From BBC • Aug. 6, 2025

Once common among APL programmers; may now be obsolete.

From The Jargon File, Version 4.2.2, 20 Aug 2000 by Steele, Guy L.

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