1. Machine-readable code produced by a compiler or assembler from source code, consisting of binary instructions that can be executed by a computer processor
The compiler converts the source code into object code that the processor can understand.
O compilador converte o código-fonte em código de objeto que o processador pode entender.
2. Intermediate code in the compilation process, typically stored in object files before linking
The object code must be linked with other object files to create an executable program.
O código de objeto deve ser vinculado com outros arquivos de objeto para criar um programa executável.