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HTML

noun
\ ˌāch-(ˌ)tē-(ˌ)em-ˈel How to pronounce HTML (audio) \

Definition of HTML

: a markup language that is used to create documents on the World Wide Web incorporating text, graphics, sound, video, and hyperlinks

First Known Use of HTML

1992, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for HTML

hypertext markup language

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HTML

noun

English Language Learners Definition of HTML

: a computer language that is used to create documents or Web sites on the Internet

HTML

noun
\ ˌāch-(ˌ)tē-(ˌ)em-ˈel How to pronounce HTML (audio) \

Kids Definition of HTML

: a computer language that is used to create pages on the World Wide Web that can include text, pictures, sound, video, and hyperlinks to other Web pages

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