compiler

• Nom désignant un programme informatique qui traduit le code source écrit dans un langage de programmation de haut niveau en un langage de niveau inférieur, tel que le langage machine ou le langage d'assemblage.

A noun referring to a computer program that translates source code written in a high-level programming language into a lower-level language, such as machine code or assembly language.

1. Person who compiles informationB2formal

   An individual who gathers and organizes data or materials, often for reference works like dictionaries or directories.

   Personne qui compile des informations

   • The compiler of the encyclopedia spent years verifying facts.
   • She worked as a compiler for a major dictionary publisher.
   • The compiler of the report included all relevant statistics.

   Synonymesanthologistassemblercollectoreditorgatherer

2. Computer program for translationB2formalIT

   A software program that translates source code written in a high-level programming language into machine code or an intermediate language.

   Compilateur (en informatique)

   • The compiler optimized the code for better performance.
   • Modern compilers can detect many common programming errors.
   • He used a C++ compiler to build the application.

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