verb

parse

Parse (verb) means to resolve (a sentence, etc.) into its elements, pointing out the several parts of speech, and their relation to each other by agreement or government; to analyze and describe grammatically.

verb

To resolve (a sentence, etc.) into its elements, pointing out the several parts of speech, and their relation to each other by agreement or government; to analyze and describe grammatically.

To examine closely; to scrutinize.

To split (a file or other input) into pieces of data that can be easily manipulated or stored.

To resolve (a string of code or text) into its elements to determine if it conforms to a particular grammar.

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Etymology

Possibly from Middle English pars (“parts, shares; parts of speech, grammar”), from Old French pars (plural of part (“part, portion, share”)), from Latin pars (“part, piece, share”), possibly from Proto-Indo-European *per- (“to carry forth; to sell”).

Rhymes for parse

hoarse coarse hearse sparse rehearse

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of parse?

"parse" (verb) means to resolve (a sentence, etc.) into its elements, pointing out the several parts of speech, and their relation to each other by agreement or government; to analyze and describe grammatically.

What are the different meanings of parse?

"parse" has 3 main meanings: 1. To resolve (a sentence, etc.) into its elements, pointing out the several parts of speech, and their relation to each other by agreement or government; to analyze and describe grammatically; 2. To examine closely; to scrutinize; 3. To split (a file or other input) into pieces of data that can be easily manipulated or stored.