Miscompile
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Miscompile is a verb meaning To compile (put together) incorrectly.
Meaning
To compile (put together) incorrectly.
More Meanings
- To compile (generate executable from source code) incorrectly.
Example Sentences
How often did the compiler crash, miscompile, or unexpectedly cost engineering time?
We found that there were many complaints by the agents and the voters of miscompiled rolls.
The replacement code would miscompile the login command so that it would accept either the intended encrypted password or a particular known password.
Sufficient data is turned into the Agency but as this data is reviewed and forwarded to area and Central information systems, it seems to get miscompiled through this bureaucratic process.
Word Forms
- miscompiles
- miscompiling
- miscompiled
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include miscompose, miscompute, miscommit, misassemble, misbuild, misgenerate.
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