disassembler
English
editEtymology
editdisassemble + -er
Pronunciation
editNoun
editdisassembler (plural disassemblers)
- (computing) A computer program that examines another computer program and attempts to generate assembly language source code that would, in theory, reproduce the target program.
Usage notes
editThe term "disassembler" is properly applied only to programs that produce Assembly Language output. If the output is in another programming language such as C, the program is called a decompiler instead.
Related terms
editTranslations
editprogram that translates machine code into assembly language
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