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parse
This term describes the act of systematic decomposition. In linguistics, it refers to the technical process of mapping a sentence to its grammatical components. In computing, it describes the translation of raw data into a structured format that a machine can interpret, often involving a parser that follows a strict set of syntax rules.
When used in a general or legal context, the word takes on a more scrutinizing tone. It suggests a meticulous, almost obsessive level of analysis where every syllable or comma is weighed for potential hidden meanings or legal loopholes. This usage implies a search for precision or a desire to find a specific flaw in a statement.
Meanings
To analyze a sentence or a string of symbols by breaking it down into its component parts to determine its grammatical structure.
Examples
The professor asked the students to parse the Latin sentence on the board.
I need to parse this JSON file before I can extract the user IDs.
She spent an hour trying to parse the hidden meaning in his vague email.
The software must parse the input string to identify any syntax errors.
Wait let me parse what you just said because it sounds too good to be true.
The detective began to parse every word of the witness statement for inconsistencies.
He struggled to parse the complex legal jargon in the contract.
The compiler will parse the source code into an abstract syntax tree.