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parser

/ˈpɑː(ɹ).zə/US/ˈpɑɹ.sɚ/

parser noun: a computer program that parses.

Noun

parser (plural parsers)

  1. A computer program that parses.
  2. One who parses.

parser meaning in Arabic, Malay and Thai

parser in Arabic

computer program
تجزئَة

parser in Malay

computer program
penghurai

parser in Thai

computer program
ตัวแจง dtua jaeng

Examples of parser in a sentence

  • This parse is incorrect and indicates a fault in the parser.
  • If the parser says it is good, then it must be well-formed and is part of the language.
  • The parser then must abandon its initial parse and attempt to reanalyze the input.

All 14 example sentences with parser

Forms of parser

pluralparsers

Plural of parser: parsers

Origin of parser

From parse + -er.

Words formed from parser

Questions about parser

What does parser mean?
Parser means a computer program that parses.
What is parser in Arabic?
Parser in Arabic is تجزئَة. See Parser meaning in Arabic.
What part of speech is parser?
Parser is a noun.
How do you pronounce parser?
Parser is pronounced /ˈpɑː(ɹ).zə/ (UK).
What is the plural of parser?
The plural of parser is parsers.

Words near parser in the dictionary

  1. Parsell
  2. Parsells
  3. parseltongue
  4. parsemage
  5. parsemé
  6. parser
  7. parsers
  8. parses
  9. parsettensite
  10. Parseval's theorem
  11. parsha

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