In the ____ phase, the compiler analyzes the meaning of the tokens making up a programming language statement and tries to understand the actions they perform.
A) semantic analysis and code generation
B) parsing
C) lexical analysis
D) code optimization

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Semantic analysis is the phase where the compiler tries to understand the meaning behind the tokens in the program and creates an abstract syntax tree. Code generation is the process of generating executable code based on the abstract syntax tree. Therefore, option A is the correct choice as it includes both semantic analysis and code generation. Parsing (option B) is the phase where the compiler checks if the program follows the grammar rules of the programming language. Lexical analysis (option C) is the phase where the compiler breaks down the program into its individual tokens. Code optimization (option D) is the phase where the generated code is optimized to run faster or take up less memory.

In the ____ Phase, the Compiler Analyzes the Meaning of the Tokens