Home / Thesaurus / source code

Find the word that fits

source code: alternatives and connections

Begin with the reviewed alternatives, then explore broader connections without treating every related word as an automatic substitute.

How to use a thesaurus

1
Search your original wordStart with the word already in your sentence.
2
Choose the effect you needLook for a closer, stronger, softer, more formal or contrasting word.
3
Check the meaning and exampleDo not replace a word until the definition fits your exact sentence.

Search another word

Try an example: important law show help change happy

26,102 words currently have published synonym-style alternatives

90,593 searchable synonym connections

350,924 published thesaurus relationships of every type

Start with the meaning

source code

The text written by a programmer to create software.

View the full dictionary entry Compare this word with another →

42 useful connections shown 0 reviewed relationships and 42 broader connections.

Reviewed set in progress

No hand-reviewed synonym set has been published for this word yet.

The broader connections below can still help you explore, but they are labelled by the evidence joining the words and should not automatically be treated as substitutes.

Explore further

Words from the same subject

These terms belong to the same specialist field or topic. They help you explore the subject, but they are not automatically synonyms.

Argument noun · 85% connection

Proof; evidence.

Used in the same subject area: Computing and technology, Computer science, Programming.

Definition Compare

Interpreter noun · 85% connection

One who or that which interprets, explains, or expounds; a translator; especially, a person who translates orally between two parties.

Used in the same subject area: Computing and technology, Computer science, Programming.

Definition Compare

Interpretive program noun · 85% connection

(computer science) a program that translates and executes source language statements one line at a time

Used in the same subject area: Computing and technology, Computer science, Programming.

Definition Compare

Iteration noun · 85% connection

Recital or performance a second time; repetition.

Used in the same subject area: Computing and technology, Computer science, Programming.

Definition Compare

Loop noun · 85% connection

A mass of iron in a pasty condition gathered into a ball for the tilt hammer or rolls.

Used in the same subject area: Computing and technology, Computer science, Programming.

Definition Compare

Parameter noun · 85% connection

A term applied to some characteristic magnitude whose value, invariable as long as one and the same function, curve, surface, etc., is…

Used in the same subject area: Computing and technology, Computer science, Programming.

Definition Compare

Function noun · 85% connection

The act of executing or performing any duty, office, or calling; per formance.

Used in the same subject area: Computing and technology, Computer science, Programming.

Definition Compare

Object verb · 85% connection

To set before or against; to bring into opposition; to oppose.

Used in the same subject area: Computing and technology, Computer science, Programming.

Definition Compare

Procedure noun · 85% connection

The act or manner of proceeding or moving forward; progress; process; operation; conduct.

Used in the same subject area: Computing and technology, Computer science, Programming.

Definition Compare

Routine noun · 85% connection

A round of business, amusement, or pleasure, daily or frequently pursued; especially, a course of business or offical duties regularly…

Used in the same subject area: Computing and technology, Computer science, Programming.

Definition Compare

Subprogram noun · 85% connection

a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program

Used in the same subject area: Computing and technology, Computer science, Programming.

Definition Compare

Subroutine noun · 85% connection

a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program

Used in the same subject area: Computing and technology, Computer science, Programming.

Definition Compare

Access time noun · 78% connection

(computer science) the interval between the time data is requested by the system and the time the data is provided by the drive; "acce…

Used in the same subject area: Computing and technology, Computer science.

Definition Compare

Accumulator register noun · 78% connection

(computer science) a register that has a built-in adder that adds an input number to the contents of the register

Used in the same subject area: Computing and technology, Computer science.

Definition Compare

Alpha test noun · 78% connection

(computer science) a first test of an experimental product (such as computer software) carried out by the developer

Used in the same subject area: Computing and technology, Computer science.

Definition Compare

American Standard Code for Information Interchange noun · 78% connection

(computer science) a code for information exchange between computers made by different companies; a string of 7 binary digits represen…

Used in the same subject area: Computing and technology, Computer science.

Definition Compare

Antialiasing noun · 78% connection

(computer graphics) a technique that is used to smooth jagged distortions in curves and diagonal lines so they appear smoother

Used in the same subject area: Computing and technology, Computer science.

Definition Compare

Backup noun · 78% connection

the act of providing approval and support; "his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives"

Used in the same subject area: Computing and technology, Computer science.

Definition Compare

Explore further

Words connected by meaning

Their definitions overlap or refer to similar ideas. Use these to widen your search, then compare the exact meanings.

Add-on noun · 78% connection

a software module that extends or enhances the capabilities of an existing application