parsing

Definitions

The process of analyzing a string of symbols, either in natural language or in computer languages, according to the rules of a formal grammar.

The act of breaking down a sentence into its component parts with an explanation of the form, function, and syntactic relationship of each part.

The computational process of examining a sequence of input data to determine its structure and meaning.

Examples

The compiler is responsible for parsing the source code to identify any syntax errors.

She spent the afternoon parsing the complex legal document to understand the specific clauses.

Synonyms

analyzing breaking down deconstructing interpreting examining diagramming dissecting

Antonyms

synthesizing combining integrating unifying assembling merging constructing