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Definition of CIL

By David Bolton, About.com

Definition: In .NET, CIL means Common Intermediate Language and is the name for Object Code produced by .NET compilers. It is usually found in assemblies.

At runtime when the application loads, the CIL is converted into native Machine Code.

Glossary:

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Also Known As: MSIL, Microsoft Intermediate Language
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