Compiling: meaning, definitions and examples

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compiling

 

[ kəmˈpaɪlɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

computer programming

To compile means to convert a program written in a high-level language into machine code that can be executed by a computer. This process involves translating the program line by line into a set of instructions that the computer can understand.

Synonyms

convert, interpret, translate

Examples of usage

  • Before running the program, make sure to compile it first.
  • The compiler will check for any errors in the code during the compiling process.
Context #2 | Verb

collecting information

To compile also means to gather information from various sources and organize it into a single document or collection. This can involve collecting data, reports, or other materials and presenting them in a coherent and structured manner.

Synonyms

assemble, gather, organize

Examples of usage

  • She compiled a comprehensive report on the market trends.
  • The team compiled all the research findings into a detailed presentation.

Translations

Translations of the word "compiling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 compilação

🇮🇳 कम्पाइल करना

🇩🇪 kompilieren

🇮🇩 mengkompilasi

🇺🇦 компіляція

🇵🇱 kompilacja

🇯🇵 コンパイル

🇫🇷 compilation

🇪🇸 compilación

🇹🇷 derleme

🇰🇷 컴파일

🇸🇦 تجميع

🇨🇿 kompilace

🇸🇰 kompilácia

🇨🇳 编译

🇸🇮 kompilacija

🇮🇸 söfnun

🇰🇿 компиляция

🇬🇪 კომპილაცია

🇦🇿 kompilyasiya

🇲🇽 compilación

Word origin

The word 'compile' originated from the Latin word 'compilare', which means 'to plunder' or 'to steal'. In the context of computer programming, the term evolved to describe the process of converting source code into machine code. Over time, 'compile' has come to be widely used in various fields to signify the gathering and organizing of information.

See also: compilation, compile, compiled, compiler.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,576, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.