parser
nounUK /ˈpɑː.sər/
US /ˈpɑːr.sɚ/
A parser is a computer program that reads words or code and figures out what they mean.
The parser checked the sentence and found a grammar mistake.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A person who analyzes the grammatical structure of sentences.
As a parser of old texts, she studied each sentence closely.
3. A program that breaks data into parts it can understand.
The XML parser turned the file into usable data.
4. A tool that converts spoken or written language into a structured form.
The speech parser turned his words into commands.