(1) A program used for software development or system maintenance. Virtually any program or utility that helps programmers or users develop applications or maintain their computers can be called a tool. Examples of programming tools are compilers, interpreters, assemblers, 4GLs, editors, debuggers and application generators. See toolkit.
(2) A program that helps the user analyze or search for data. For example, query and report programs are often called query tools and report tools.
(2) A program that helps the user analyze or search for data. For example, query and report programs are often called query tools and report tools.
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- iPhone - is it a good tool for traveling business people?
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- Software downloads 2009-11-18
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- Discussion threads 2009-11-17
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