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Record 1 2010-05-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Programs and Programming
DEF

In a programming language, a description of a character string in which each position has associated with it a symbol representing the properties of the character that may occupy it.

OBS

In COBOL [Common Business Oriented Language], 9999 is used as a picture of any 4-digit numeric word.

OBS

picture: term and definition standardized by CSA International.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
DEF

Dans un langage de programmation, description d'une chaîne de caractères dans laquelle à chaque position est associé un symbole représentant les propriétés du caractère qui peut occuper cette position.

OBS

En COBOL [Common Business Oriented Language], 9999 est utilisé comme image de tout mot numérique de quatre chiffres.

OBS

image : terme et définition normalisés par la CSA International.

Spanish

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