Computer Science GCSE
Translator
What Translator means in Computer Science GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Translator
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Read the wording for your board, then hide it and explain Translator in your own words. Rough notes are fine. This is a self-check, with no mark or grade.
Reference: OCR
Converts source code written by a programmer into a form that a computer can execute, bridging human-readable code and binary instructions.
Topics that use Translator
- Languages (OCR GCSE)
Related terms
- Compiler
- Error reporting and debugging
- Execution speed versus development speed
- Hardware control and performance
- Human readability and maintainability
- Interpreter
- Portability across platforms
- Abstraction from hardware
Using Translator in the exam
Check the command word and mark scheme for your exact question. After comparing your explanation with the reference, use the term in an answer on the linked topic. This practice does not predict an exam mark.
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