1. Noun
One who compiles; esp., one who makes books by compilation.
2. Noun
A program that converts written code into a form a computer can run.
Software that translates source code into another executable or lower-level form.
“The compiler reported a syntax error.”
3. Noun
(computer science) a program that decodes instructions written in a higher order language and produces an assembly language program
Vocabulary classified under Computing and technology
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