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What is .po format?

What is .po format?
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Ebru K.
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It is a text-based object file (portable object, as seen in its abbreviation) used in software development.
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Charlotte M.
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The phrase "portable object file" is already in English. It typically refers to a file format used in computing that contains compiled code which can be executed on different platforms or systems.
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Petrache A.
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Requirements Engineer at 3SS (3 Screen Solutions)
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A portable file format, it is text-based. Used in software development.
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