machine code

[/məˈʃiːn koʊd/]
nounpl: machine codes
código de máquina
1. The lowest-level programming language consisting of binary instructions (0s and 1s) that a computer's CPU can directly execute without translation
The compiler converts high-level code into machine code that the processor can understand.
O compilador converte o código de alto nível em código de máquina que o processador pode entender.
2. The native instruction set of a specific processor architecture
Different processors have different machine code formats, so code written for one CPU may not work on another.
Diferentes processadores têm formatos de código de máquina diferentes, portanto o código escrito para uma CPU pode não funcionar em outra.
In both Brazil and the USA, 'machine code' is a fundamental concept taught in computer science curricula. Brazilian and Portuguese developers use 'código de máquina' as the standard technical term, while American developers often distinguish between machine code and assembly language in technical discussions. The term reflects the evolution of computing from direct machine instruction programming to high-level abstractions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
binary codeobject codenative codeexecutable code
Antonyms / Antônimos
source codehigh-level languageassembly language

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
código de máquina
Standard term used in Brazilian computer science education and industry
São Paulo
código de máquina
Common in tech hubs; sometimes called 'código nativo' in tech communities
Portugal
código de máquina
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; occasionally 'código executável' as alternative

Related Words

assembly languagecompilerCPUinstruction setbytecodebinarylow-level language

Related Idioms & Phrases

get down to the machine code level
machine code optimization
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