Compiler vs. Parser

Compiler vs. Parser — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Compiler and Parser

Compilernoun

One who compiles.

a compiler of poetry anthologiesmy favourite crossword compiler

Parsernoun

(computing) A computer program that parses.

Compilernoun

(compilation) A computer program which transforms source code into object code.

Parsernoun

One who parses.

Compilernoun

a person who compiles (or writes for) encyclopedias

Parsernoun

a computer program that divides code up into functional components;

compilers must parse source code in order to translate it into object code
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Compilernoun

(computer science) a program that decodes instructions written in a higher order language and produces an assembly language program