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unary operator [Cobol/Syntax]
A plus (+) or a minus (-) sign that precedes a variable or a left parenthesis in an arithmetic expression and that has t ...
unit [Cobol/Syntax]
A module of direct access, the dimensions of which are determined by IBM.
UPSI switch [Cobol/Syntax]
A program switch that performs the functions of a hardware switch. Eight are provided: UPSI-0 through UPSI-7.
user-defined word [Cobol/Syntax]
A COBOL word that must be supplied by the user to satisfy the format of a clause or statement.