Programming Languages Glossary

noun a type of language or jargon used in the field of computers and technology

• The IT professional explained the complex computerese terms to the client in a simple manner.
• I don't understand all this computerese jargon, can you explain it in plain English?
• I'm fluent in computerese, I can help you troubleshoot that issue.
• Learning a new programming language can feel like deciphering a foreign computerese dialect.

verb to insert parentheses around a word or phrase to show its syntactic relationship within a sentence

• It is important to parenthesize mathematical equations to ensure the correct order of operations.
• Don't forget to parenthesize the numbers in the equation before solving it.
• Make sure to put parentheses around the terms that need to be parenthesized.
• In order to clarify your point, you may want to parenthesize your thoughts before speaking.