Backus-Naur form
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
From the names of computer science pioneers John Backus and Peter Naur.
[edit] Noun
Backus-Naur form (plural Backus-Naur forms)
- (computing) A formal notation for context-free grammars.
[edit] Alternative forms
- Abbreviation: BNF
[edit] See also
[edit] Synonyms
- (formal notation): (obsolete) Backus normal form
[edit] Translations
A formal notation for context-free grammars.
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