Meaning

(linguistics, ambitransitive) To resolve (a sentence, etc.) into its elements, pointing out the several parts of speech, and their relation to each other by agreement or government; to analyze and describe grammatically..

Definitions by Sense

1. (linguistics, ambitransitive) To resolve (a sentence, etc.) into its elements, pointing out the several parts of speech, and their relation to each other by agreement or government; to analyze and describe grammatically.
2. (transitive) To examine closely; to scrutinize.
3. (computing, ambitransitive) To split (a file or other input) into pieces of data that can be easily manipulated or stored.
4. (computing, transitive) To resolve (a string of code or text) into its elements to determine if it conforms to a particular grammar.
5. (computing, linguistics, intransitive) Of a string of code or text, sentence, etc.: to conform to rules of grammar, to be syntactically valid.
6. (computing, linguistics) An act of parsing; a parsing.
7. (computing, linguistics) The result of such an act; a parsing.

Example Sentences

This sentence doesn't parse.

The parse will fail if the program contains an unrecognised keyword.

This parse is incorrect and indicates a fault in the parser.

Word Forms

• parses
• parsing
• parsed

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When Should You Use Parse?

Use parse when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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