Definitions for: Compiler


[n] (computer science) a program that decodes instructions written in a higher order language and produces an assembly language program
[n] a person who compiles (or writes for) encyclopedias



Webster (1913) Definition: Com*pil"er, n. [OE. compiluor; cf. OF. compileor, fr.
L. compilator.]
One who compiles; esp., one who makes books by compilation.

Synonyms: compiling program, encyclopedist

See Also: author, C compiler, computer program, computer programme, Fortran compiler, LISP compiler, parser, Pascal compiler, program, programme, writer

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