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disassembler

noun

Meaning

A program that converts machine code (binary instructions) into a human-readable assembly language, allowing for analysis of software.

Examples

The security researcher used a disassembler to examine the malware's code.
Understanding assembly language is crucial for effectively using a disassembler.

Synonyms: decompiler, debugger, reverse engineering tool

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disassembler (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /dɪs.əˈsem.blər/

Definition

A program that converts machine code (binary instructions) into a human-readable assembly language, allowing for analysis of software.

Examples

The security researcher used a disassembler to examine the malware's code.
Understanding assembly language is crucial for effectively using a disassembler.
This disassembler can handle various processor architectures.

How to Use disassembler

disassembler for (prepositional phrase): Specifies the purpose or type of code the disassembler is designed to handle. — "This disassembler is specifically for ARM processors."
run a disassembler (collocation): To execute or operate the disassembler program. — "You need to run a disassembler on the compiled code to see the assembly instructions."

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