What does COBOL stand for?

COBOL stands for various terms. Discover the full forms, meanings, and possible interpretations of COBOL across different fields and industries.

COmmon Business Orientated Language. Acronym-derived name for the early computer language. (Ack RL) See also BASIC.
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COmmon Business Operating Language
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Completely Over and Beyond Obvious Logic :-)
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Compiles Only By Odd Luck :-)
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Completely Obsolete Burdensome Old Language :-)
Internet - SMS - Text & ChatingTexting
Common Oriented Business Language

Is a compiled English-like computer programming language designed for business use. It is imperative, procedural and, since 2002, object-oriented.

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