Pronunciation

/kəmˈpaɪl/

Definitions

Noun

A compile is a process in computer programming where source code is transformed into machine-readable code or an executable program.

Verb

To compile (v) refers to the action of translating source code written in a high-level programming language into an executable form by applying rules and transformations specified by a compiler or interpreter.

Phrases

• “Compile a program” means to convert the source code into a form that can be executed on a computer.
• “Compiling errors” are mistakes found during the compilation process.
• “Cross-compiling” refers to building a program for one platform on a different platform.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The developer spent hours compiling the complex software project.”
• Verb: “After writing the code, he needed to compile it before running it on the server.”
• Action: “The programmer successfully compiled the code with minimal warnings.”

Synonyms

• Compile (as a verb)
• Build
• Assemble
• Translate (in the context of programming)
• Generate (executable code)
• Process (source code)

Related Terms

• Compilation (the act of turning source code into an executable)
• Compiler (a tool that performs the compilation process)
• Linker (a separate program that combines compiled code with libraries)
• Source code (the original, human-readable code before compilation)