: a computer language that generates programs from the user's specifications especially to produce business reports

RPG

2 of 2

abbreviation

1
rocket-propelled grenade
2
role-playing game

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Noun
Set in the 1800s, long before Harry Potter was even born, this open-world RPG gives you the freedom to attend Hogwarts, master spells, brew potions, and explore iconic locations like the Forbidden Forest and Hogsmeade. Stephanie Hope, PCMAG, 2 Dec. 2024 Evolving beyond its roots as a pen and paper tabletop RPG (TTRPG), D&D has inspired countless imitators, novels, movies, video games and — most importantly — generations of storytellers and creators, who learned to broaden the scope of their imagination by playing the game. Dana Reboe, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2024 As long hinted, use of HTS FPV drones with RPG and HE playloads against SAA positions and armour. Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Nov. 2024 In June, the developer announced that the action RPG had sold 25 million copies. Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 20 Nov. 2024 That’s not that long in the grand scheme of things, but gaming laptops don't generally last much longer when playing games off the charger, and realistically, nearly 3 hours of an uninterrupted open-world RPG is a pretty solid single-sitting gaming session. Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 2 Nov. 2024 The latest game in the Mario & Luigi RPG series puts the brothers on a seafaring adventure that continues to make the Switch an excellent Nintendo console for Mario RPG games. Wes Davis, The Verge, 2 Nov. 2024 Rising is a new free-to-play mobile sci-fi RPG shooter that includes a number of playable hero characters, a shared world, and PvE and PvP modes all set in Bungie’s Destiny universe. Tom Warren, The Verge, 14 Oct. 2024 First Combat Use Claimed A video posted by the Russian media MASH shows the test-firing of an RPG mounted at an angle on a drone. David Hambling, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

report program generator

First Known Use

Noun

1962, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of RPG was in 1962

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“RPG.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/RPG. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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