language
/ˈlæŋgwɪdʒ/ noun [C or U]Definition
› COMMUNICATIONS the method of human communication that uses speaking and writing, or the system of communication in speaking and writing that is used by the people of a particular country: learn/understand a language It's easier to learn a language when you're younger.speak/use a language 35% of residents speak a language other than English at home. Many British people speak no foreign languages.in a language Business deals often go more smoothly if you can speak to people in their own language. Too many children leave school with poor language skills, unable to compose a letter or email. The company offers language classes for employees posted abroad.
› COMMUNICATIONS a particular style of speaking or writing, for example, one that is used by the people doing a particular job: When you are giving instructions, make sure you use language that everyone can understand.the language of sth They speak the language of international finance.
› IT written instructions, for example, rules and symbols, given to a computer so it can understand what the user wants it to do: This version of the UNIX language serves as a software platform for computer programs.
speak/talk the same language › to understand someone because you have the same way of thinking about things, or of doing things: Our businesses complement each other, and we speak the same language.
→ See also assembly language, body language, computer language, machine language, object language, official language, programming language, world language(Definition of language noun from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary
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