L

L Symbol for coil, lambert, or inductance.

label 1. A code name used to identify or classify a name, term, phrase, or document. 2. One or more characters that serve to identify an item of data. 3. A numerical value or a memory location in the programmable system of a computer. The specific absolute address is not necessary since the intent of the label is a general destination. Labels are a requisite for jump and branch instructions. 4. A number or letter or a name given to a program statement so that the computer can find it later. 5. A name used in source code to identify an instruction or executable statement in computer programs. 6. A block at the beginning or at the end of a volume or file that identifies, characterizes, and/or delimits ...

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