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High-level programming languages

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

High-level programming languages are languages that are designed to be easily understood by humans. They use natural language elements and abstract away low-level details, making it easier for programmers to write code.

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