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Compiler - Dictionary

Compiler

Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

British English: /kəmˈpaɪ.lər/

American English: /kəmˈpaɪ.lɚ/

Definitions

  • A person who collects and arranges information or documents.
  • A computer program that translates source code written in a high-level language into machine code.

Usage Examples

  • She worked as a compiler of historical manuscripts.
  • The compiler translates the C++ code into executable machine language.

Etymology

From Latin compilare ("to plunder, copy"), adapted into Old French and later English.

Synonyms

  • Assembler (for computing)
  • Editor
  • Aggregator
  • Translator (for computing)

Antonyms

  • Disperser
  • Disassembler (for computing)

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
FrenchCompilateur/kɔ̃.pi.la.tœʁ/
GermanCompiler/kɔmˈpaɪ̯lɐ/
SpanishCompilador/kom.pi.laˈðor/
PortugueseCompilador/kõ.pi.laˈdor/
ItalianCompilatore/kom.pi.laˈto.re/
Chinese编译器/biān yì qì/
Japaneseコンパイラ/konpaira/
RussianКомпилятор/kəmpʲɪˈlʲætər/
Hindiकंपाइलर/kampāilar/
Bengaliকম্পাইলার/kɔmpailar/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • British English: /kəmˈpaɪ.lər/
  • American English: /kəmˈpaɪ.lɚ/
  • Australian English: /kəmˈpaɪ.lə/

Historical Usage

The term has been used since the 16th century for people who collect and compile documents. In computing, it emerged in the mid-20th century with the advent of programming languages.

Cultural Nuances

In literature, a compiler is someone who edits and assembles anthologies or reference books. In computing, a compiler is an essential tool for software development, enabling the execution of code.

More Information

Compilers are fundamental in programming, transforming human-readable code into machine instructions. They optimize performance and allow for debugging, playing a crucial role in software engineering.

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