Compliers and interpreters are programs that help convert the high level language

(Source Code) into machine codes to be understood by the computers. ... Compiler scans the entire program and translates the whole of it into machine code at once. An interpreter takes very less time to analyze the source code.

What is the difference between interpreter & compiler?

Interpreter Vs Compiler

Scans the entire program and translates it as a whole into machine code. Interpreters usually take less amount of time to analyze the source code. However, the overall execution time is comparatively slower than compilers. Compilers usually take a large amount of time to analyze the source code.

What do you mean by interpreter?

1 : one that interprets: such as. a : one who translates orally for parties conversing in different languages. b : one who explains or expounds.