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compiler

Pronunciation: [kəmˈpaɪlər]

Word

Context: "computing"

(noun) a special program that translates code written in one programming language into another language, usually into machine code. This helps computers understand and run the code written by people.

Example

The compiler turned my code into a program that can run on the computer.

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Without the compiler, my program wouldn't work at all.

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What does the compiler do with the code I write?

Context: "publishing"

(noun) a person who collects and puts together different pieces of writing, like stories or articles, into a single book or collection. This makes it easier for readers to enjoy many works at once.

Example

The compiler selected some of the best poems for the new anthology.

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The compiler didn't include any of my favorite stories in the collection.

Example

Who is the compiler of this book of short stories?

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