Definition of "fortran" [fortran]

• A high-level programing language for mathematical and scientific purposes; stands for formula translation (noun)

WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.

• "They are not really as big as the bloated fortran would have you believe, but they are, in places, subtle."
• "I do numerical models (written in fortran) for atmospheric chemistry, and I certainly do use “tricks” in my research (and in my code)."
• "Buckland: However a more basic question should be asked — Why are you still using fortran?"