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2 XML XML Abbreviation for “eXtensible Markup Language.” Reference DTD Abbreviation for “Document Type Definition.” Reference “VRML” is a language used to manipulate three-dimensional data. Abbreviation for “Virtual Reality Modeling Language.” Basic theory VRML Chapter 7 “XML” is a markup language designed for writing data that is optimally suited for use with the Internet. Since it allows tags to be independently defined, it is said to be an expandable markup language. XML is also capable of defining text and the information that defines text type (DTD) separately. Text written using XML is translated under the rules stipulated by the DTD, and the resulting information is displayed onscreen. Currently, this language is widely used not only by the information services industry, but also by a wide range of companies that utilize its capabilities to disclose information or make electronic commercial transactions via the Internet. Reference 182