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> In the statement "XYZ is a compiler/transpiler", it does.

Okay. What important information is lost in "XYZ is a compiler" that would be gained in "XYZ is a transpiler"?

> It doesn't hurt to have a word that is more specific than others.

It can if the intent is not properly understood. And so far I'm not sure we do have that understanding.



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