1) Algebraic language 2) Array programming language 3) Computer language 4) Early programming language 5) Formula translation 6) Programming language 
Fortran (previously FORTRAN, derived from Formula Translating System) is a general-purpose, imperative programming language that is especially suited to numeric computation and scientific computing. Originally developed by IBM in the 1950s for scientific and engineering applications, Fortran came to dominate this area of programming early on and h...
computer-programming language created in 1957 by John Backus that shortened the process of programming and made computer programming more accessible.[4 related articles]
FORmula TRANslation. There have been many FORTRANs. The series includes: I, II, IV, 66, 77, and 90 so far. Its author has said that he doesn't know what the programming language used in the next millenium will look like but he's sure it will be called FORTRAN.
Formula Translation or Translator (a computer program)Formula Translator (Programming Language)(See HLL)
A high level programming language used in scientific and mathematical applications. Derived from the term 'Formula Translation'.
Formula Translation
[n] - FORmula TRANslation
Formula Translation-a computer language used for scientific computation
acronym: FORmula TRANslation (a computer language)
(FORmula TRANslation): This a high level programming language for scientific computation
From Formula Translation this is a computer programming language that is best known amongst scientists and engineers. Within the engineering community it is being replaced by packages such as Matlab. See also: Computer, Programming Languages.
noun a high-level programing language for mathematical and scientific purposes; stands for formula translation
a high-level programming language used mainly for solving problems in science and engineering.