compiling
Pronunciation: [kəmˈpaɪlɪŋ]
Word
Context: “data processing”
(verb) to gather information or data from different sources and put it together in one place. Imagine you are collecting your homework from several subjects and putting it all in one folder for easier access.
Example
She is compiling data for her science project to present in class.
Example
He didn't compile the information correctly, and now it's all mixed up.
Example
What sources are you compiling your information from?
Context: “programming”
(verb) to transform computer code written in a programming language into a form that a computer can understand and execute. It's like turning instructions in a recipe into a meal that you can eat.
Example
The programmer is compiling the code to see if it runs without errors.
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The code didn't compile properly, so the program won't work.
Example
Have you finished compiling the code yet?
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