compiler

BrE /ˈkɒmpɪlə/ AmE /ˈkɑːmpɪlər/

noun en → es

1 COMPUTER PROGRAM [singular] B2

a computer program that takes source code written in a programming language and converts it into machine-readable form

compilador, programa compilador

  • compiler for a language

Collocations compiler error · compile code

  • The compiler generates an executable file.

    El compilador genera un archivo ejecutable.

2 PERSON [singular] C1

a person who compiles information or data into a book, report, etc.

compilador, editor

  • compiler of a work

Collocations compile statistics · compile a list

  • She is the compiler of the annual report.

    Ella es la compiladora del informe anual.