verb
parse
Parse (verb) means to break a sentence down into its grammatical parts and explain how they relate to each other.
verb
1
To break a sentence down into its grammatical parts and explain how they relate to each other.
2
To look at something very carefully.
3
To split (a file or other input) into pieces of data that can be easily manipulated or stored.
4
To check whether a piece of code or text follows the rules of a particular grammar by breaking it down.
"This sentence doesn't parse."
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Etymology
This word possibly comes from Middle English pars ("parts, shares; parts of speech, grammar"), from Old French pars (the plural of part ("part, portion, share")), from Latin pars ("part, piece, share"), possibly ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *per- ("to carry forth; to sell").
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What is the meaning of parse?
"parse" (verb) means to break a sentence down into its grammatical parts and explain how they relate to each other.
What is another word for parse?
Other words for "parse" include construe.
What are the different meanings of parse?
"parse" has 3 main meanings: 1. To break a sentence down into its grammatical parts and explain how they relate to each other; 2. To look at something very carefully; 3. To split (a file or other input) into pieces of data that can be easily manipulated or stored.
