compiler
Definitions
A computer program that translates instructions written in a high-level programming language into machine code that a computer's processor can execute.
A person or thing that collects and arranges information or materials into a list, book, or report.
Examples
The compiler detected a syntax error in the source code.
Modern compiler technology has significantly improved the execution speed of software applications.
You must run the compiler to transform your high-level code into machine-readable instructions.
Synonyms
translator interpreter assembler transpiler converter processor builder