scripting language

noun
UK /ˈskrɪp.tɪŋ ˌlæŋ.ɡwɪdʒ/
US /ˈskrɪp.tɪŋ ˌlæŋ.ɡwɪdʒ/

A scripting language is a kind of computer language that tells a computer to do small jobs step by step.

She used a scripting language to make the computer rename all her photos at once.

SYNONYMS

script languageinterpreted languageautomation languagecommand language

RELATED WORDS

programming languagecodescriptautomationinterpreter

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A language used to control another program, such as a web browser or game.

The game lets players write a scripting language to create their own levels.

3. A lightweight language often used for quick tasks instead of big software projects.

Python is popular as a scripting language for small everyday jobs.

4. A language whose commands are run one line at a time by an interpreter.

Because it is a scripting language, the code runs without a separate build step.