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Definition of Compiler
1. Noun. A person who compiles information (as for reference purposes).
Specialized synonyms: Encyclopaedist, Encyclopedist, Lexicographer, Lexicologist
Generic synonyms: Author, Writer
Derivative terms: Compile
Generic synonyms: Author, Writer
Derivative terms: Compile
2. Noun. (computer science) a program that decodes instructions written in a higher order language and produces an assembly language program.
Exact synonyms: Compiling Program
Category relationships: Computer Science, Computing
Generic synonyms: Computer Program, Computer Programme, Program, Programme
Specialized synonyms: C Compiler, Fortran Compiler, Lisp Compiler, Pascal Compiler
Terms within: Parser
Derivative terms: Compile
Category relationships: Computer Science, Computing
Generic synonyms: Computer Program, Computer Programme, Program, Programme
Specialized synonyms: C Compiler, Fortran Compiler, Lisp Compiler, Pascal Compiler
Terms within: Parser
Derivative terms: Compile
Definition of Compiler
1. n. One who compiles; esp., one who makes books by compilation.
Definition of Compiler
1. Noun. (computing) A computer program which transforms source code into object code. ¹
2. Noun. A person who compiles. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Compiler
1. one that compiles [n -S] - See also: compiles