What is the full form of FORTRAN computer programming language?

2021

What is the full form of FORTRAN computer programming language?

  1. A.

    Formula Translation

  2. B.

    First Translation

  3. C.

    Formula Transition

  4. D.

    First Transition

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Correct answer: A

FORTRAN is one of the earliest high-level programming languages developed mainly for scientific and engineering calculations. The word FORTRAN is derived from:

FORmula TRANslation

Hence, the full form of FORTRAN is Formula Translation.

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