gconv

/ɡkɒnv/

Definitions

1. noun

In computing, a gconv is a type of caching mechanism used in the GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) to improve performance by reducing the time spent in the runtime linker.

“The gconv mechanism is essential for the efficient compilation and linking of large C++ projects.”

2. verb

To convert or transform something using a gconv.

“The developer gconved the binary to a compatible format for the new operating system.”

Synonyms

  • converter
  • transformer

Antonyms

  • deconverter
  • detransformer