lexical analysis
[LEK-si-kul uh-NAL-i-sis]
noun
análise léxica
1. The first phase of compilation or interpretation in which a source code text is scanned and broken down into individual tokens (lexemes) such as keywords, identifiers, operators, and literals
Lexical analysis converts the raw source code into a stream of tokens that can be processed by the parser.
A análise léxica converte o código-fonte bruto em um fluxo de tokens que pode ser processado pelo analisador sintático.
2. The process of identifying and categorizing meaningful sequences of characters in text, particularly in programming languages and natural language processing
During lexical analysis, the compiler identifies keywords, variable names, and operators.
Durante a análise léxica, o compilador identifica palavras-chave, nomes de variáveis e operadores.
This is a specialized technical term used primarily in computer science, compiler design, and natural language processing. It is equally understood and used in both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese technical communities. The term is taught in computer science programs worldwide and maintains consistent meaning across English and Portuguese-speaking regions.
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