standard generalized markup language
n · noun
Simple meaning
A standard for defining generalized markup languages for documents.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈstændɚdˈdʒɛnɚəlaɪzdˈmɑɹkəpˈlæŋɡwədʒ
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Definition
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n
A standard for defining generalized markup languages for documents.
noun
computer science
A standardized language for the descriptive markup of documents; a set of rules for using whatever markup vocabulary is adopted
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This meaning: A standard for defining generalized markup languages for documents.
Used this way, standard generalized markup language is a specialist word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in technical or specialist writing contexts.
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