Compiler

/kəmˈpaɪlər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A program that translates source code written in a programming language into machine code, bytecode or another programming language.

The compiler optimized the code for faster execution on the target machine.

A person who compiles information or data.

She is a compiler of data for the national statistics office.

A collection of written works, especially a collection of previously published writings in a specific field.

The compiler of the anthology included works from various renowned authors.

Derived from the Latin word 'compilare', meaning 'to gather or bundle together'.

compiler error:

An error that occurs during the compilation of code.

just-in-time compiler:

A compiler that translates code as it is needed at runtime.

Code chef

He's a real code chef, always whipping up the best compilers.

Code wrangler

As a code wrangler, she's always fixing compiler bugs.