Common Business Oriented Language (COBOL): A computer programming language invented during the second generation of computers and designed to meet the needs of business. Although less often used today, it was well-suited for writing programs that process large files and generate reports.

 

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Common Business Oriented Language (COBOL): A computer programming language invented during the second generation of computers and designed to meet the needs of business. Although less often used today, it was well-suited for writing . . . View Full Definition

Fictitious Business (Company) Name: A business name other than that of the person under whom the business is registered. Most state license laws require such brokerage offices operating under an assumed name be jointly registe . . . View Full Definition

eXtensible Stylesheet Language (XSL): A formatting language standard that defines how the data fields in a XML document will be viewed by a browser.

eXtensible Markup Language (XML): Like HTML, XML is a markup language, but unlike HTML, it is not limited to Web documents. XML lets Web developers and designers create customized tags that offer greater flexibility in organ . . . View Full Definition

E-Business: The transfer of data from one computer to another. When computers connect, trading partners can conduct business transactions electronically. E-Business promises a more efficient procedure f . . . View Full Definition

English As A Second Language (ESL): English language training provided to individuals who do not speak English as their primary language.

Figurative Language: A deviation from what speakers of a language understand as the ordinary or standard use of words in order to achieve some special meaning or effect. Perhaps the two most common figurative de . . . View Full Definition

First Language: The preferred or normal language a speaker chooses to communicate in--i.e., one's native or fluent language. Bilingual individuals might have more than one.

Hypertext Markup Language (HTML): A language used to format text files on the web. HTML is based on pairs of tags that are inserted into the text and translate into text formatting, tables, graphics, links, and other common . . . View Full Definition

Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML): Directives or 'markup' which are used to add formatting and web functionality to plain text for use on the internet. HTML is the mother tongue of the search engines, and should generally be . . . View Full Definition