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exec

 

[ ɛk'sɛk ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

carry out action

The verb 'exec' is a shortened form of 'execute' and is commonly used in computing. It refers to the process of carrying out a command or instruction. In programming, to exec something means to run a program or script within an environment. This term is often used in the context of software development, command-line interfaces, and database operations.

Synonyms

execute, perform, run

Examples of usage

  • Please exec the script from the command line.
  • The server will exec the query to fetch data.
  • After you modify the code, make sure to exec it to see the changes.

Translations

Translations of the word "exec" in other languages:

🇵🇹 executar

🇮🇳 कार्यवाही करना

🇩🇪 ausführen

🇮🇩 menjalankan

🇺🇦 виконувати

🇵🇱 wykonać

🇯🇵 実行する

🇫🇷 exécuter

🇪🇸 ejecutar

🇹🇷 uygulamak

🇰🇷 실행하다

🇸🇦 تنفيذ

🇨🇿 provádět

🇸🇰 vykonávať

🇨🇳 执行

🇸🇮 izvajati

🇮🇸 framkvæma

🇰🇿 орындау

🇬🇪 სრულდება

🇦🇿 icra etmək

🇲🇽 ejecutar

Word origin

The term 'exec' has its origins in the word 'execute', which comes from the Latin 'executus', the past participle of 'exsequi', meaning 'to follow out'. The 'ex' prefix means 'out' and 'sequi' means 'to follow', thus translating to 'carry out'. In computing, the usage of 'exec' gained popularity in the late 20th century as programming languages evolved and more concise command forms were needed for execution. The emergence of programming environments and shells that required efficient command-line processing led to the abbreviation of 'execute' to 'exec'. It became a staple in languages such as C, Python, and Unix-based systems, where it represents a command to run a program or process.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,832, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.