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Formalism to describe programming languages
In computer science, Backus–Naur form or Pāṇini–Backus Form (BNF or PBF, pronounced /ˌbækəs ˈnaʊər/), also known as Backus normal form, is a notation
Backus–Naur_form
American actor (1913–1989)
son of Russell Gould Backus (1880–1954) and Daisy Taylor (née Gilmore) Backus (1889–1959). His older sister was Katherine Jane Backus. He attended Shaw High
Jim_Backus
American actor, director, screenwriter
Christopher Backus is an American actor, director and screenwriter. Backus made his television debut in NBC's Will & Grace, followed by landing roles in
Christopher_Backus
Surname list
include: A. E. Backus (1909–1990), American artist Azel Backus (1765–1816), first President of Hamilton College in New York Billy Backus (born 1943), former
Backus
American computer scientist
of programming languages". John Backus retired in 1991. He died at his home in Ashland, Oregon on March 17, 2007. Backus was born in Philadelphia and grew
John_Backus
American actress (1911–2004)
Henny and Jim Backus co-authored several humorous books, including What Are You Doing After the Orgy? (1962), Only When I Laugh (1965), Backus Strikes Back
Henny_Backus
Topics referred to by the same term
Kentucky Backus Beach, Michigan, an unincorporated community Backus Township, Michigan Backus Creek State Game Area Backus, Minnesota, a city Backus, West
Backus_(disambiguation)
Topics referred to by the same term
Senator Backus may refer to: Franklin Thomas Backus (1813–1870), Ohio State Senate Frederick F. Backus (1794–1858), New York State Senate Henry T. Backus (1809–1877)
Senator_Backus
American painter (1906–1990)
Albert Ernest Backus (January 3, 1906 – June 6, 1990), also known as Bean or Beanie Backus, was an American artist famous for his vivid Florida landscape
A._E._Backus
Family of metasyntax notations
In computer science, extended Backus–Naur form (EBNF) is a family of metasyntax notations, any of which can be used to express a context-free grammar.
Extended_Backus–Naur_form
American singer (1937–2019)
to singing, Backus also appeared in nearly 30 film and television productions between 1959 and 1970, often showcasing his songs. Backus came back to
Gus_Backus
Hospital in Connecticut, US
The William W. Backus Hospital is a 213-bed, not-for-profit, acute care community hospital in Norwich, Connecticut. Backus Hospital provides inpatient
Backus_Hospital
Paradox in economics
consumption. This anomaly was first documented by David K. Backus and Gregor W. Smith in 1993. Backus, David K.; Smith, Gregor W. (1993), "Consumption and real
Backus–Smith_puzzle
American businessman (1861–1934)
attack in New York in 1934. Edward W. Backus is the namesake of the city of Backus, Minnesota. "Biography – BACKUS, EDWARD WELLINGTON – Volume XVI (1931-1940)
Edward_Wellington_Backus
American actor and television writer
at which Backus has appeared include the American Shakespeare Theatre, the Ensemble Studio Theatre, and the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Backus has also
Richard_Backus
American sculptor (1863–1955)
and made sketches. Backus only began her art career after her marriage in 1894 and she was usually credited as "Mrs. George J. Backus". She was principally
Catherine_Backus
American boxer
Billy Backus (born March 5, 1943) is an American former Undisputed World Welterweight Champion professional boxer. In the summer of 2006 Backus retired
Billy_Backus
Art museum in Fort Pierce, Florida, U.S.
The A. E. Backus Museum & Gallery is located at 500 North Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce, Florida. This museum houses artwork by A. E. Backus and other
A._E._Backus_Museum_&_Gallery
College softball team
UCLA. Backus taught in Anaheim in the mornings and drove to UCLA for practice and games in the afternoon. Holland recalled that UCLA paid Backus about
UCLA_Bruins_softball
American football player (born 1977)
November 22, 2012, Backus' streak of starting and playing in 186 consecutive games ended due to injury. On March 14, 2013, Backus retired. Backus became a part-time
Jeff_Backus
Peruvian brewery
Backus and Johnston (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈbakus ˈi ˈjonson], Backus y Johnston) is the largest brewery in Peru, part of Bavaria Brewery, which itself
Backus_and_Johnston_Brewery
American geophysicist (1932–2018)
Morlan Backus III (May 3, 1932 – May 25, 2018) was an American geophysicist. Backus was born in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Milo Morlan Backus II and
Milo_Backus
American actress (1901–1983)
Georgia Belden Backus was born October 13, 1901, in Columbus, Ohio, to a theatrical family. She was named for her uncle, George Backus, a light comedic
Georgia_Backus
American politician
Charles Henry Backus (June 9, 1856 – June 24, 1929) was an American businessman and politician. Backus was born in Chaplin, Connecticut where he lived
Charles_H._Backus
American economist
and Finn Kydland, and identifying the Backus–Smith puzzle (consumption and real-exchange-rates) and the Backus–Kehoe–Kydland puzzle (international consumption
David_K._Backus
American Baptist minister
itinerant New Lights, so in 1746 Backus and several other church members withdrew and formed a New Light church. In 1748 Backus became minister of a New Light
Isaac_Backus
American geophysicist
Backus was professor of geophysics until 1994, and subsequently a research professor of geophysics. His brother Milo was also a geophysicist. Backus is
George_Edward_Backus
Brand of beverage
mixed up with whisky. Backus, Brands, Other Brands Archived 2007-10-11 at the Wayback Machine, Retrieved October 26, 2007. "Backus renueva imagen de su
Guaraná_(Backus)
City in Minnesota, United States
Statistical Area. A post office called Backus has been in operation since 1896. The city was named for Edward Wellington Backus, a businessperson in the lumber
Backus,_Minnesota
American television series
focuses on Backus in the role of Mike O'Toole, the editor/proprietor of a low rent wire service struggling to stay in business. Jim Backus as Mike O'Toole
The_Jim_Backus_Show
Danish computer science pioneer
Award winner. He is best remembered as a contributor, with John Backus, to the Backus–Naur form (BNF) notation used in describing the syntax for most
Peter_Naur
Topics referred to by the same term
Edward Backus may refer to: Edward Wellington Backus (1861–1934), businessman in Minnesota Edward Burdette Backus (1888–1955), American Unitarian minister
Edward_Backus
the Backus–Gilbert method, also known as the optimally localized average (OLA) method is named for its discoverers, geophysicists George E. Backus and
Backus–Gilbert_method
Topics referred to by the same term
Franklin Backus may refer to: Franklin P. Backus (1913–2007), judge and mayor of Alexandria, Virginia Franklin Thomas Backus (1813–1870), American lawyer
Franklin_Backus
American physician and politician
He was the son of Rev. Azel Backus D.D. (1765–1817?), the first President of Hamilton College, and Mellicent (Deming) Backus (1766–1853). He graduated from
Frederick_F._Backus
Economics puzzle
In economics, the Backus–Kehoe–Kydland consumption correlation puzzle, also known as the BKK puzzle, is the observation that consumption is much less correlated
Backus–Kehoe–Kydland_puzzle
Peruvian soft drink brand
Cola adquiere bebidas no alcohólicas de Backus". Perú Retail (in Spanish). 2014-12-04. Retrieved 2025-11-12. (in Spanish) Backus web site v t e v t e
Viva_Backus
American politician and attorney (born 1975)
Shea Backus (born 1975) is an American politician and attorney serving as a member of the Nevada Assembly from the 37th district. Backus was born in 1975
Shea_Backus
American softball player and coach
sport. Backus has been inducted into both the National Softball Hall of Fame and the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Backus attended
Sharron_Backus
High-level programming language
ISBN 0-387-98269-8. LCCN 98-16911. SPIN 10693423. Backus, John W. (2006-09-05). Booch, Grady (ed.). "Oral History of John Backus" (PDF). Reference number: X3715.2007
Speedcoding
American naval officer and painter (1910–1989)
The only son of Charles Kellogg Backus and Eva Backus, née Standish (a descendant of Myles Standish), Standish Backus Sr. (1875–1943) was born in Detroit
Standish_Backus
American television series (1964–1967)
Thurston Howell III specifically for Jim Backus, with whom he was close friends. However, at the time Backus was not immediately available for the role
Gilligan's_Island
American singer and actress (born 1944)
Simon Charlotte Wilson 2017 American Legion NUWARINE Post 535 Ella Mae Backus Clara Bryant Ford Lisette Denison Forth Mary Kay Henry Verna Grahek Mize
Diana_Ross
Metalanguage based on Backus–Naur Form (BNF)
In computer science, augmented Backus–Naur form (ABNF) is a metalanguage based on Backus–Naur form (BNF) but consisting of its own syntax and derivation
Augmented_Backus–Naur_form
American educator (born 1937)
Charles Edward Backus (born September 17, 1937) was vice president and provost of Arizona State University's east campus until his retirement in 2004.
Chuck_Backus
British sailor (1922–1999)
Wiltshire, England. Ronald Backus at Olympedia Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Ronald Backus". Olympics at Sports-Reference
Ronald_Backus
2024 film by Martin Campbell
Shimon as Mechanic Jojo T. Gibbs as Geek Emily Bruni as Shooter Christopher Backus as Travis Zoha Rahman as Malalai Laëtitia Eïdo as Awina Aziz Çapkurt as
Dirty_Angels
American actor (born 1963 or 1964)
with the Enemy (2013). Backus has multiple ensemble nominations at the Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema. In 1983, Backus was a public service
Karl_Backus
American politician
Vermont's Auditor of Accounts. In 2004 Backus ran for the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor. Backus lives in Winooski, Vermont, with her husband
Jan_Backus
Island in the Ohio River in West Virginia, United States
last home, dying in 1767. European Americans knew it as Backus Island, named for Elijah Backus, who purchased it in 1792 in the wave of westward settlement
Blennerhassett_Island
Historic house museum in Ontario, Canada
is dedicated to restoration and preservation of Backus-Page House and surrounding estate. The Backus-Page House Museum is located within the grounds of
Backus-Page_House_Museum
American politician
Backus (1800–1858) was a nineteenth-century American politician. He served as the 41st lieutenant governor of Connecticut from 1849 to 1850. Backus,
Thomas_Backus
1974 film directed by Bob Clark
and produced by Bob Clark, written by Alan Ormsby, and starring Richard Backus, John Marley, and Lynn Carlin. Inspired by the W. W. Jacobs short story
Deathdream
American geologist and educator
"Fellowship in Memory of Jay Backus Woodworth", Science, 73 (1890): 308, March 20, 1931, doi:10.1126/science.73.1890.308.a. "Jay Backus Woodworth Fund", Harvard
Jay_Backus_Woodworth
American lawyer and politician
Law was once named for him. Backus was born in Lee, Massachusetts on May 6, 1813, the fourth son of Thomas and Rebecca Backus. While he was very young the
Franklin_Thomas_Backus
American politician (1844–1930)
which is in the public domain. "Backus to be immigration commissioner". San Francisco Call. June 29, 1911. "Backus is reappointed". San Francisco Call
Samuel_W._Backus
Lithuanian American physicist and acoustician (1911–1988)
John Graham Backus (April 29, 1911 – October 28, 1988) was a Lithuanian American physicist and acoustician. John Backus was born and raised in Portland
John_Backus_(acoustician)
American politician (1809–1877)
Titus Backus (April 4, 1809 – July 13, 1877) was an American politician from the U. S. state of Michigan and judge from the Arizona Territory. Backus was
Henry_T._Backus
American hammer thrower
the effects of meningitis. Backus was born on July 11, 1926, in Boston. At 6 feet, 5 inches in height and 160 pounds, Backus was rejected by the United
Bob_Backus
Backus (1803–1869) is widely considered the first deaf editor in America, if not the world. He ran a newspaper called the Radii. Levi Strong Backus was
Levi_S._Backus
Programming language
calculus paradigm, and not the function-level paradigm Backus had hoped. In his Turing award paper, Backus described how the FP style is different: An FP system
FP_(programming_language)
Mountain in Alberta, Canada
Mount Backus is a summit in Alberta, Canada. Mount Backus, named after pioneer settler, Peter Bakos. "Mount Backus". cdnrockiesdatabases.ca. Retrieved
Mount_Backus
Historic house in Connecticut
Parade Historic District in 1989. Nathaniel Backus was a descendant of William Backus and William Backus Jr., two of the founders of Norwich, Connecticut
Nathaniel_Backus_House
First novel about Jack McEvoy by Michael Connelly
teenager. Jack informs Backus of his suspicions, only for Backus to lure him to a remote location where he is drugged. Backus admits that he himself is
The_Poet_(novel)
1849 United States Supreme Court case
Backus v. Gould, 48 U.S. (7 How.) 798 (1849), was a United States Supreme Court case in which the Court held the Copyright Act of 1831 requires courts
Backus_v._Gould
Theologian and historian (1950–2019)
Dorota Backus (1950 – 13 June 2019) was a professor of the History of the Reformation at the University of Geneva. Born in Poland in 1950, Backus studied
Irena_Backus
Civil township in Michigan, United States
22 km2) (4.40%) is water. The southern portion of Backus Creek State Game Area is located within Backus Township. As of the census of 2000, there were 350
Backus_Township,_Michigan
General-purpose programming language
"FORTRAN" with all-caps to "Fortran" with initial caps. In late 1953, John W. Backus submitted a proposal to his superiors at IBM to develop a more practical
Fortran
Historic house in Kansas, United States
Edgar Backus Schermerhorn House is a historic house located at 803 E. 5th St. in Galena, Kansas. The house was built circa 1895 for Edgar Backus Schermerhorn
Edgar Backus Schermerhorn House
Edgar_Backus_Schermerhorn_House
American Presbyterian minister (1810–1884)
continued as pastor emeritus for another 9 years until his death. Backus, son of Eleazer F. Backus, a retired wholesale bookseller, of Albany, N. Y., and of Elizabeth
John_Chester_Backus
American softball player and coach
an assistant coach under Sharron Backus from 1980 to 1988. In 1989, she was appointed as the co-head coach with Backus, a position she held for eight years
Sue_Enquist
Family of programming languages
and had a profound effect on future language development. John Backus developed the Backus normal form method of describing programming languages specifically
ALGOL
Congress. The vacancies were left by the death of members-elect Sylvanus Backus (F) on February 15, 1817, and Charles Dennison (F) who declined the seat
1817 Connecticut's at-large congressional district special election
1817_Connecticut's_at-large_congressional_district_special_election
School district in Minnesota, United States
Pine River-Backus School District is a school district in north central Minnesota along Minnesota State Highway 371. Pine River-Backus Schools serves
Pine River-Backus School District
Pine_River-Backus_School_District
2016 American TV series or program
John Stewart Muller and starring Mira Sorvino, Cary Elwes, Christopher Backus, and Katherine McNamara. It was co-written and produced by Laura Boersma
Indiscretion_(2016_film)
rural Backus Township and Higgins Township. Backus Creek State Game Area is administered by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR). Backus Creek
Backus_Creek_State_Game_Area
1981 made-for-television film
maintaining a Howell-like persona without being an imitation of Backus. Toward the end of filming, Backus insisted that he felt well enough to make a cameo appearance
The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan's Island
The_Harlem_Globetrotters_on_Gilligan's_Island
American television sitcom
her husband, Dagwood Bumstead. Jim Backus played Dagwood's boss Mr. Dithers, with his real-life wife, Henny Backus, playing Cora Dithers. The series also
Blondie_(1968_TV_series)
American judge
conclusion of his term as Mayor, in 1952, Backus was appointed a Judge of the Circuit Court for Alexandria. Judge Backus had helped establish Virginia's juvenile
Franklin_P._Backus
Attempted assassin of Theodore Roosevelt (1876–1943)
brought before Judge August C. Backus in Milwaukee Municipal Court he quickly pleaded guilty to shooting Roosevelt. Judge Backus did not accept the guilty
John_Schrank
2026. Retrieved April 30, 2026. Salvanto, Anthony; De Pinto, Jennifer; Backus, Fred (April 27, 2026). "CBS News poll on California governor's race: What
2026 California gubernatorial election
2026_California_gubernatorial_election
Computer programming paradigm
John Backus in his work on programs as mathematical objects, the other being value-level programming. In his 1977 Turing Award lecture, Backus set forth
Function-level_programming
2011 American film
store. Mohammed looks on. The film hosts an ensemble cast: Christopher Backus as Don Handley, a mutual funds manager at Barton, fiancé of Maureen Anita
Elevator_(2011_film)
American educator
He went to live with his uncle, Rev. Charles Backus at the age of seventeen. His uncle, Charles Backus, was a Congregational minister at Somers, Connecticut
Azel_Backus
Fictional cartoon character
created at the UPA animation studio in 1949. Voiced for many years by Jim Backus, Mr. Magoo is an elderly, wealthy, short-statured retiree who gets into
Mr._Magoo
Control Over Congress". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved May 25, 2026. Backus, Fred; Salvanto, Anthony; De Pinto, Jennifer (May 19, 2026). "Redistricting
2026_United_States_elections
American lawyer (1863–1938)
Journal: 50–51. "Ella Mae Backus" (PDF). Michigan Women's Hall of Fame.[dead link] Stevens, Ruth, "Assistant US Attorney Ella Mae Backus: “A most important figure
Ella_Mae_Backus
Defunct gristmill near Port Rowan, Ontario, Canada
National Register of Historic Places Backus Mill Backus Mill Heritage and Conservation Centre - official site Backus Heritage Conservation Area at Ontariotravel
Backus Mill Heritage and Conservation Centre
Backus_Mill_Heritage_and_Conservation_Centre
African-American group of artists
student, 14-year-old Alfred Hair, to her friend A. E. Backus, a prominent Florida landscape artist. Backus agreed to train Hair in his backyard studio. During
The Highwaymen (landscape artists)
The_Highwaymen_(landscape_artists)
Visual description of context-free grammar
context-free grammar. They represent a graphical alternative to Backus–Naur form, EBNF, Augmented Backus–Naur form, and other text-based grammars as metalanguages
Syntax_diagram
1988 novel by Banana Yoshimoto
Yoshimoto (吉本ばなな) in 1988 and translated into English in 1993 by Megan Backus. Although one may notice a certain Western influence in Yoshimoto's style
Kitchen_(novel)
1957 film by Joseph Pevney
Pevney, the film's cast includes Cagney, Dorothy Malone, Jane Greer and Jim Backus. Chaney's son is played by Roger Smith, later the star of the television
Man of a Thousand Faces (film)
Man_of_a_Thousand_Faces_(film)
Unincorporated community in West Virginia, United States
Backus is an unincorporated community in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States. It was also known as Naoma and War Ridge. W. P. Backus, an early
Backus,_West_Virginia
Member of the ALGOL family of computer programming languages
and had a profound effect on future language development. John Backus developed the Backus normal form method of describing programming languages specifically
ALGOL_60
1971 American TV series or program
51-minute television film directed by Richard Erdman and co-written by Jim Backus, who also stars in the film as himself. The film chronicles the adventures
Mooch_Goes_to_Hollywood
Royal Navy Rear Admiral (born 1948)
Rear Admiral Alexander Kirkwood Backus, CB, OBE (born 1 April 1948) is a former Royal Navy officer who served as Flag Officer Sea Training from 1999 to
Alexander_Backus
President of the United States from 2021 to 2025
Bite". The New York Times. Retrieved March 30, 2024. Salvanto, Anthony; Backus, Fred; Pinto, Jennifer De; Khanna, Kabir (July 1, 2024). "Increasing numbers
Joe_Biden
American hardcore punk band
several changes. In early 1991, Hank left the band and was replaced by Fred Backus on guitar to record Political Sin in March 1991 for the Benefit for Beer
The_Casualties
second term against state senator Jan Backus and independent Gavin Mills. He won every county in the state. Jan Backus, State Senator from Windham County
1994 United States Senate election in Vermont
1994_United_States_Senate_election_in_Vermont
1951 film by William Castle
Richard Conte, Julia Adams, Richard Egan, Henry Hull, Fred Clark and Jim Backus. New York theatrical producer Larry O'Brien plans to start a film company
Hollywood_Story
BACKUS
BACKUS
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Backus.Variant of German Backhaus.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Backus.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Backus.Variant of German Backhaus.Muslim : variant of Bacchus.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from Middle English bakehous ‘bakehouse’ (Old English bæchÅ«s), hence a topographic name for someone who lived or worked in a bakery.Lithuanian (BaÄkus) : from Lithuanian baÄka ‘barrel’, ‘cask’, hence either a nickname for a short, fat man or an occupational name for a cooper.Among the original settlers of Norwich (later Franklin), CT, in 1660 was a certain Stephen Backus.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Backus. The form of the name appears to have been assimilated by folk etymology to the name of Bacchus, the Greek god of wine.Variant of German Backhaus.Muslim : probably a variant of Bacho.
Surname or Lastname
North German form of Backhaus.English
North German form of Backhaus.English : variant of Backus.
BACKUS
BACKUS
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
Wanted
Boy/Male
Native American
Warrior spirit who sings.
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Support; To Help; Assist
Boy/Male
Sikh
Love for the beloved God
Boy/Male
Muslim
Rest. Repose.
Boy/Male
Bengali, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Telugu
Prosperous
Girl/Female
Tamil
Aashvani | ஆஷà¯à®µà®¾à®¨à¯€
Female horse
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Bed
Girl/Female
Indian, Marathi
Moksha
Boy/Male
Muslim
Enriched
BACKUS
BACKUS
BACKUS
BACKUS
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