Controlled language

Controlled language

A subset of a natural language with restrictions on how grammar and vocabulary are used in order to reduce or eliminate ambiguity and complexity. The purpose is to make text as simple and clear as possible. Controlled language is an important requirement for effective translation of the text by computers.

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controlled language

Communication; Technical writing

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printer control language (PCL)

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job control language (JCL)

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A language used to identify a sequence of jobs, describe their requirements to an operating system, and control their execution.

job control language

Engineering; Electronic engineering

An operating system language used to describe the control requirements for jobs within the system.

In Other Words (IOW)

Communication; Technical writing

In Other Words usually use to clarify the statement simple or short. This is pretty self-explanatory words. It simply implies 'also known as.'

Just So You Know (JSYK)

Communication; Technical writing

Just So You Know also known as JSYK. It is said to be this generation's "for your information" or FYI.

Now Playing (NP)

Communication; Technical writing

Now Playing or No Problem. If it was used with the former meaning, it is usually followed by a song title or artist. If it was used with its latter meaning, it is usually used ...