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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A description of a computer programming algorithm that uses the structural conventions of programming languages but omits detailed subroutines or language-specific syntax. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   Any format or language that resembles a programming language but is not. countable, uncountable

Example

More examples

"The examples used in this article make use of a Pascal-like pseudocode."

Etymology

From pseudo- + code.

Related phrases

programming language

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