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NUMERIC PROGRAMMING [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-06-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Programming Languages
- Computer Mathematics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- a programming language
1, record 1, English, a%20programming%20language
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- APL 1, record 1, English, APL
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- array processing language 2, record 1, English, array%20processing%20language
correct
- APL 2, record 1, English, APL
correct
- APL 2, record 1, English, APL
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A high-level programming language with a syntax and character set designed for mathematical applications, especially those requiring numeric or literal array manipulation. 3, record 1, English, - a%20programming%20language
Record 1, Key term(s)
- a programing language
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Langages de programmation
- Mathématiques informatiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- langage APL
1, record 1, French, langage%20APL
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- APL 2, record 1, French, APL
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Langage [...] destiné à l'écriture concise des algorithmes. 3, record 1, French, - langage%20APL
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce langage, étudié comme une langue de communication entre scientifiques, remplace le formalisme mathématique usuel par des symboles nouveaux permettant d'écrire des expressions tant mathématiques que logiques. Il sert à écrire des programmes conversationnels et demande l'emploi de terminaux ayant les symboles spécifiques du langage. 3, record 1, French, - langage%20APL
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-10-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
- Programming Languages
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- manipulation of characters
1, record 2, English, manipulation%20of%20characters
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- characters manipulation 1, record 2, English, characters%20manipulation
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
While selection of the most appropriate programming language for a particular application is indirectly left to the programmer(s), Cobol is especially well-suited for applications that emphasize the manipulation of characters, records, files, and input/output(in contrast to those primarily concerned with scientific and numeric computations). 1, record 2, English, - manipulation%20of%20characters
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
- Langages de programmation
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- manipulation de caractères
1, record 2, French, manipulation%20de%20caract%C3%A8res
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bien que le choix du langage de programmation NCTTI le plus pertinent pour une application donnée soit laissé, indirectement, à la discrétion du programmateur, le Cobol convient particulièrement bien aux applications qui exigent beaucoup de manipulation de caractères, d'enregistrements, de fichiers et d'entrées-sorties (par opposition à celles qui nécessitent plutôt des calculs scientifiques et numériques). 1, record 2, French, - manipulation%20de%20caract%C3%A8res
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes (et définitions) tirés de la norme « NCTTI 4: Langage de programmation Cobol - Critères d'applicabilité » publiée par le Services des technologies de l'information du Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor. 2, record 2, French, - manipulation%20de%20caract%C3%A8res
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1989-07-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Computer Programs and Programming
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- numeric programming
1, record 3, English, numeric%20programming
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Symbolic versus numeric programming. A contrast between the two primary use of computers. Data reduction, data-base management, and word processing are examples of conventional or numerical programming. Knowledge systems depend on symbolic programming to manipulate strings of symbols with logical rather than numerical operators. 1, record 3, English, - numeric%20programming
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- programmation numérique
1, record 3, French, programmation%20num%C3%A9rique
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
voir représentation numérique, mot numérique. 2, record 3, French, - programmation%20num%C3%A9rique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La réduction de données, le traitement de données et le traitement de texte sont des exemples typiques de programmation conventionnelle ou numérique. Les systèmes de connaissances dépendent de la programmation symbolique. 1, record 3, French, - programmation%20num%C3%A9rique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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