lexer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A computer program that performs lexical analysis.

Pronunciation

/ˈlɛksə(ɹ)/

Word forms

lexer lexers

Etymology

From lex + -er, ultimately from lexical.

Synonyms

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