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executable

 

[ ɪɡˈzɛkjətəbəl ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

computing

A file that contains a program, which can be run or executed by the computer. Executable files typically have extensions like .exe, .bat, or .com.

Synonyms

application, program, software

Examples of usage

  • The user double-clicked on the executable to launch the application.
  • Make sure to scan the executable for viruses before running it.
  • The executable crashed unexpectedly, causing the system to freeze.
  • Developers often distribute software in the form of executable files.
  • Running an executable without knowing its source can be risky.
Context #2 | Adjective

computing

Capable of being executed or run as a program on a computer.

Synonyms

launchable, operable, runnable

Examples of usage

  • The script needs to be made executable before it can be run.
  • After compiling the code, it becomes an executable file.

Translations

Translations of the word "executable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 executável

🇮🇳 निष्पादन योग्य

🇩🇪 ausführbar

🇮🇩 dapat dieksekusi

🇺🇦 виконуваний

🇵🇱 wykonywalny

🇯🇵 実行可能

🇫🇷 exécutable

🇪🇸 ejecutable

🇹🇷 çalıştırılabilir

🇰🇷 실행 가능한

🇸🇦 قابل للتنفيذ

🇨🇿 spustitelný

🇸🇰 spustiteľný

🇨🇳 可执行

🇸🇮 izvedljiv

🇮🇸 keyrsluhæfur

🇰🇿 орындалатын

🇬🇪 შესასრულებელი

🇦🇿 icra edilə bilən

🇲🇽 ejecutable

Etymology

The term 'executable' originated in computing in the mid-20th century with the development of operating systems that allowed users to run programs directly. It has since become a fundamental concept in software development and computer science, representing files that can be executed by a computer's processor. The widespread use of executables has transformed how applications are distributed and run on various platforms.

See also: executability, executing, execution, executioner, executions, executive, executively, executives, executor, executors.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,463, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.