Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
Fortran
noun
/ˈfɔːrtræn/
Definition
Fortran is a high-level programming language that is particularly suited for numerical and scientific computing.
Examples
- Many scientific researchers use Fortran for simulations and calculations.
- Fortran 77 and Fortran 90 are two of the popular versions of the language.
- Developers often turn to Fortran for legacy systems in computational physics.
Meaning
The name Fortran stands for ‘Formula Translation’ and it was originally developed in the 1950s to simplify the programming process for scientific calculations.
Synonyms
- None (specific language name)
