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Meaning of maximal munch | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A method of parsing or lexing where the longest possible section of the input is matched on each iteration.

attributive, often, uncountable

Examples

“a maximal-munch parser”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

maximalism maximalist maximality maximalization maximalizations Maximally

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