preprocessor

/ˌpriːˈprɑsesər/ /ˌpriːˈproʊsesər/

Meanings

noun

Program that processes its input data to produce output that is used as input to another program

Examples :

"The preprocessor for our 3D printer software takes a design file and converts it into a set of instructions the printer can understand. "

Related Words

printer noun

/ˈpɹɪntə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹɪntɚ/

One who makes prints.

"The art teacher is a skilled printer, creating beautiful prints from her own photographs. "

processes noun

/ˈpɹoʊsɛsiːz/ /ˈpɹəʊ̯sɛsiːz/ /ˈpɹɑsɛsɪz/

A series of events which produce a result (the product).

"The bakery uses complex processes to transform flour, sugar, and eggs into delicious cakes. "

input noun

/ˈɪnpʊt/

The act or process of putting in; infusion.

"The input from the students during the class discussion was very helpful. "

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

instructions noun

/ɪnˈstɹʌkʃənz/

The act of instructing, teaching, or furnishing with information or knowledge.

"Instruction will be provided on how to handle difficult customers."

software noun

/ˈsɑftˌwɛɹ/ /ˈsɒftˌwɛə/ /ˈsɔftˌwɛɹ/

Encoded computer instructions, usually modifiable (unless stored in some form of unalterable memory such as ROM).

"The new school management software allows teachers to easily track student progress. "

output noun

/ˈaʊtpʊt/

Production; quantity produced, created, or completed.

"The factory increased its output this year."

converts noun

/ˈkɑnvərts/ /kənˈvərts/

A person who has converted to a religion.

"They were all converts to Islam."

program noun

/ˈpɹoʊˌɡɹæm/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹæm/ /ˈpɹoʊɡɹəm/

A set of structured activities.

"Our program for today’s exercise class includes swimming and jogging."

design noun

/dɪˈzaɪn/

A specification of an object or process, referring to requirements to be satisfied and thus conditions to be met for them to solve a problem.

"The design for the new school library specifies the exact size of the reading room and the number of computers needed. "

produce verb

/pɹəˈdjuːs/ /pɹəˈdus/ /ˈpɹɒdjuːs/ /ˈpɹoʊ.dus/

To yield, make or manufacture; to generate.

"The farmer's fields produced a bountiful harvest of tomatoes this year. "

another pronoun

/æˈnʌð.ə(ɹ)/ /əˈnʌð.ə(ɹ)/ /æˈnʌð.ɚ/ /əˈnʌð.ɚ/

An additional one of the same kind.

"There is one sterling and here is another"