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compiled programming language

A Dictionary of the Internet | 2001 | 341 words | Copyright

compiled programming language A programming language whose programs are converted into an executable form before being executed, in contrast to INTERPRETED PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES which are executed directly. Compiled programming languages are more efficient than their interpreted cousins. C is an example of a compiled programming language.

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