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Compiler (Noun)

A person who compiles information (as for reference purposes).

Nouns denoting people.

The researcher was also a skilled compiler, able to organize vast amounts of data into a comprehensive database.
A compiler for the encyclopedia worked tirelessly to gather and verify facts for inclusion in the new edition.
The team's compiler created a detailed index of historical documents, making it easier for scholars to access relevant materials.
The compiler for the directory took great care in verifying the accuracy of business listings and contact information.
As a compiler for the literary magazine, she was responsible for gathering and formatting submissions from contributors.

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

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

The compiler translates the source code into machine code that the computer's processor can execute directly.
A compiler is a crucial tool for software development, as it allows programmers to write code in a high-level language that is easier to read and maintain.
The compiler checks the source code for errors and warnings, and reports them to the programmer before generating the executable code.
The C++ compiler is a complex program that can take several minutes to compile large projects, depending on the speed of the computer.
The compiler's output is usually an object file that can be linked with other object files to create an executable program.