MATLAB (short for Matrix Laboratory) is a high-level programming language and interactive environment primarily used for numerical computing, data analysis, algorithm development, and visualization. It is widely used by engineers, scientists, and researchers to perform complex calculations, develop algorithms, and create models in fields like signal processing, machine learning, image processing, communications, finance, and control systems.
MATLAB provides a vast library of built-in functions and toolboxes for specialized applications, making it a versatile tool for solving computational problems, from basic mathematical calculations to advanced, real-time data analysis and visualization.