Parsing
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɑː.zɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Parsing is a noun meaning (uncountable) The act or process in which an agent (person or computer) parses something (a text, a program).
Meaning
(uncountable) The act or process in which an agent (person or computer) parses something (a text, a program).
More Meanings
- (countable) An instance of that act or process; a parse.
- (countable) Any result of such an instance; a parse; an acceptation.
- present participle and gerund of parse
Example Sentences
Parsing an Old English text can be difficult.
A parsing of a sentence about a horse can yield several possible results.
Upon review, for the word horse, the parsing "animal" was rejected in favor of the parsing "piece of gymnastic equipment".
Word Forms
- parsings
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