A high-level language for expressing computer programs by algorithms. The basic version ALGOL 60 was developed in the 1960s. A later version is known as ALGOL 68. It is used mainly for mathematical and scientific applications.

• 一种以算法表示计算机程序的高级语言。其初始版本开发于60年代。后来的版本称为ALGOL 68。主要用于数学和科学方面的应用领域。