World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English DictionariesCompilateur
Pronunciation / Transliteration: kɔ̃.pil.a.tœʁ
"Le compilateur a transformé le code source en un fichier exécutable."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A program that translates source code written in a high-level programming language into machine code.
"The developer used a compiler to convert the code into an executable file." - 2
A person or entity that compiles information or data.
"As a compiler of historical documents, she ensured accuracy in her research."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin verb 'compilare', meaning 'to plunder, heap together, or collect', entering Middle English via Old French in the 14th century to mean 'collect into a volume'. In the mid-20th century with the advent of computer science, the meaning shifted specifically to denote a software program that translates programming instructions into machine code.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Compiler"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Compiler" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
Compilateur
Transliteration: kɔ̃.pil.a.tœʁ
"Le compilateur a transformé le code source en un fichier exécutable."
Compiler
Transliteration: kəmˈpaɪlər
"Der Compiler übersetzte den Quellcode in Maschinensprache."
Compilatore
Transliteration: kom.pi.laˈto.re
"Il compilatore ha convertito il codice sorgente in un file eseguibile."
Compilador
Transliteration: kom.pi.laˈðor
"El compilador tradujo el código fuente a código máquina."
Compilador
Transliteration: kõ.pi.laˈdoʁ
"O compilador converteu o código-fonte em um arquivo executável."
संकलक
Transliteration: Saṅkalak
"संकलक ने स्रोत कोड को मशीन कोड में परिवर्तित किया।"
编译器
Transliteration: biān yì qì
"编译器将源代码转换为机器代码。"
컴파일러
Transliteration: keompailleo
"컴파일러는 소스 코드를 기계어로 변환했습니다."
コンパイラ
Transliteration: konpaira
"コンパイラはソースコードを機械語に変換しました。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all French termsA secondary residence owned or rented by a family or individual, used primarily for recreational purposes, holidays, or seasonal getaways.
Not producing or containing venom; incapable of injecting poison through a bite, sting, or other mechanism.
Placing the customer's needs, experiences, and preferences at the center of a business's philosophy, operations, and decision-making.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Compiler"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.