Compiler

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /kÉ™mˈpaɪ.lÉ™/
• Rhymes: -aɪlÉ™(ɹ)

Origin

From Anglo-Norman compilour, from Old French compileur, from Latin compilatorem.

Full definition of compiler

Noun

1. One who compiles.a compiler of poetry anthologiesmy favourite crossword compiler
2. (computing) A computer program which transforms source code into object code.

Descendants

• Serbo-Croatian: kompajler