compiler

/kəmˈpaɪlər/
noun
  1. A person who compiles information or items into a collection.
    • The compiler of the dictionary spent years gathering word definitions.
    • She worked as a compiler of statistical reports for the government.
    • The compiler of the anthology selected poems from many different authors.
  2. A computer program that translates code written in a high-level programming language into machine language.
    • The C++ compiler converts your source code into an executable file.
    • The compiler reported several errors in the code.
    • He installed a new compiler to test the latest programming features.
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