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pointer data item [Cobol/Syntax]
A data item in which address values can be stored. Data items are explicitly defined as pointers with the USAGE IS POINT ...
port [Cobol/Concept]
(1) To modify a computer program to enable it to run on a different platform ...
portability [Cobol/Concept]
The ability to transfer an application program from one application platform to another with relatively few changes to t ...
preinitialization [Cobol/Event]
The initialization of the COBOL runtime environment in preparation for multiple calls from programs, especially non-COBO ...
prime record key [Cobol/Syntax]
A key whose contents uniquely identify a record within an indexed file.
priority-number [Cobol/Syntax]
A user-defined word that classifies sections in the PROCEDURE DIVISION for purposes of segmentation. Segment numbers can ...
procedure branching statement [Cobol/Syntax]
A statement that causes the explicit transfer of control to a statement other than the next executable statement in the ...
PROCEDURE DIVISION [Cobol/Syntax]
The COBOL division that contains instructions for solving a problem.
procedure integration [Cobol/Concept]
One of the functions of the COBOL optimizer is to simplify calls to performed procedures or contained programs ...
procedure-name [Cobol/Syntax]
A user-defined word that is used to name a paragraph or section in the PROCEDURE DIVISION. It consists of a paragraph-na ...