configuration language

noun

A specialized language designed to define and manage the settings, parameters, and operational behavior of software applications, systems, or infrastructure.

Meanings

nounconfiguration language (plural configuration languages)

plural configuration languages

  1. computingA specialized language designed to define and manage the settings, parameters, and operational behavior of software applications, systems, or infrastructure.
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APA

configuration language. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/configuration%20language

MLA

“configuration language.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/configuration%20language. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “configuration language,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/configuration%20language.

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