The difference between Compiler and Interpreter

When used as nouns, compiler means one who compiles, whereas interpreter means one who listens to a speaker in one language and relates that utterance to the audience in a different language. contrasted with translator.


check bellow for the other definitions of Compiler and Interpreter

  1. Compiler as a noun:

    One who compiles.

    Examples:

    "a compiler of poetry anthologies"

    "my favourite crossword compiler"

  2. Compiler as a noun (compilation):

    A computer program which transforms source code into object code.

  1. Interpreter as a noun (translation studies):

    One who listens to a speaker in one language and relates that utterance to the audience in a different language. Contrasted with translator.

    Examples:

    "A Japanese man who is tried before a German court is assisted by an interpreter in making oral statements."

  2. Interpreter as a noun (figuratively):

    One who explains something, such as an art exhibit. One who does heritage interpretation.

  3. Interpreter as a noun (computing):

    A program which executes another program written in a programming language other than machine code.

    Examples:

    "Programs written in the BASIC language are usually run through an interpreter, though some can be compiled."