What does COBOL stand for?

The list of COBOL abbreviation meanings.

Stands For|13Abbreviated As|0Related|0
28
Completely Obsolete Business Oriented Language(Slang)
7
Common Business Oriented Language(Software Engineering)
4
Common Business-oriented Language(Computer programming)
3
Compiles Only By Odd Luck(Slang)
3
Completely Obsolete Burdensome Old Language(Slang)
3
Completely Over and Beyond Obvious Logic(Slang)
2
COmmon Business Orientated Language(Technology)
2
Compiles Only Because Of Luck
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