Cpp

/siː piː piː/ noun

Definition

An abbreviation most commonly referring to C++ programming language, or Canada Pension Plan. Context determines specific meaning.

Etymology

As C++: named by Bjarne Stroustrup in 1983, where '++' is the increment operator in C programming, suggesting an enhanced version of C. As Canada Pension Plan: established in 1965 as a national pension program.

Kelly Says

C++ revolutionized programming by adding object-oriented features to C, but the '++' symbol is a programmer's inside joke - it means 'add one' in code, suggesting C plus improvements. Interestingly, Bjarne Stroustrup has said he sometimes regrets not calling it 'D' for simplicity.

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