php

/ɛf piːˈɛp/

Definitions

1. noun

A server-side scripting language used primarily for web development.

“The website was built using PHP and MySQL.”

2. verb

To check or verify, especially in a casual or informal manner.

“I PHP’d the code for any bugs before deploying it.”

3. proper noun

PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor, a recursive acronym for a web development language.

“The PHP development team released the latest version of the framework.”

Synonyms

  • scripting language
  • web development framework

Antonyms

  • compiled language
  • interpreted language