May 15, 2003

generate

vt.

To produce something according to an algorithm or program or set of rules, or as a (possibly unintended) side effect of the execution of an algorithm or program. The opposite of parse. This term retains its mechanistic connotations (though often humorously) when used of human behavior. The guy is rational most of the time, but mention nuclear energy around him and he'll generate infinite flamage.

Posted by Jargon File at May 15, 2003 10:46 AM

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