APL
AmericanEtymology
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
But Lochridge had confidence in the APL team.
From BBC • Aug. 6, 2025
In a paper published this week in APL Materials, by AIP Publishing, researchers created a hydrogel that is easier to synthesize, contains natural antibiotic properties, and promotes cell growth.
From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2024
The rectangle or box glyph used in the APL language for various arcane purposes mostly related to I/O. Former Ivy-Leaguers and Oxford types are said to associate it with nostalgic memories of dear old University.
From The Jargon File, Version 4.2.2, 20 Aug 2000 by Steele, Guy L.
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