Each third-generation language requires one of two types of language translator to convert the code to machine language.Which type of language translator converts the entire high-level language input into machine language to be executed later (that is,not immediately)?
A) interpreter
B) converter
C) translator
D) compiler

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A compiler is a type of language translator that converts the entire high-level language input (source code) into machine language (object code) to be executed later. The compiled code can be stored as an executable file and run whenever needed, without the need for the compiler. In contrast, an interpreter converts and executes each high-level language statement (line of code) on the fly, without generating an executable file, which can make it slower than a compiled program.

Each Third-Generation Language Requires One of Two Types of Language