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runnable

[ ˈrʌnəbəl ]

Adjective / Noun

^{Context #1 | Adjective}

in programming

Capable of being run or executed.

Synonyms

executable, operable.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
runnable	Identical to the first entry for 'runnable'; redundant use. The developer ensured the program was runnable before deployment Make sure the test cases are runnable
executable	This term is typically used in computing to refer to a file or program that is ready to be executed by the computer's operating system. Before installing the software, check that the executable file is not corrupted The code was compiled into an executable format
operable	Generally used to describe something that can be operated or is functioning properly, often used in a more general or mechanical sense rather than specific to software. The machinery was fully operable after the repair The vehicle is no longer operable and needs to be towed

Word

Description / Examples

runnable

Identical to the first entry for 'runnable'; redundant use.

The developer ensured the program was runnable before deployment
Make sure the test cases are runnable

executable

This term is typically used in computing to refer to a file or program that is ready to be executed by the computer's operating system.

Before installing the software, check that the executable file is not corrupted
The code was compiled into an executable format

operable

Generally used to describe something that can be operated or is functioning properly, often used in a more general or mechanical sense rather than specific to software.

The machinery was fully operable after the repair
The vehicle is no longer operable and needs to be towed

Examples of usage

This code is not runnable because it contains errors.
The program is now runnable after fixing all the bugs.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

in computing

An interface representing a runnable object.

Synonyms

job, task.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
runnable	Repeated from earlier; no additional context is required.
task	A general term for an activity or piece of work to be done. Suitable for both technical and non-technical contexts. Completing the report is an important task for today. In the project management tool, assign each task to a different team member.
job	Commonly used in everyday language and technical contexts to describe a piece of work or a duty that needs to be done. This can be in the context of employment or general tasks. She applied for a job at the local library. The IT department has scheduled a backup job for midnight.

Word

Description / Examples

runnable

Repeated from earlier; no additional context is required.

task

A general term for an activity or piece of work to be done. Suitable for both technical and non-technical contexts.

Completing the report is an important task for today.
In the project management tool, assign each task to a different team member.

job

Commonly used in everyday language and technical contexts to describe a piece of work or a duty that needs to be done. This can be in the context of employment or general tasks.

She applied for a job at the local library.
The IT department has scheduled a backup job for midnight.

Examples of usage

The Java Runnable interface is used to define a task that can be executed by a thread.
In Android development, a Runnable is often used to perform background tasks.

Translations

Translations of the word "runnable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 executável

🇮🇳 चलाने योग्य

🇩🇪 ausführbar

🇮🇩 dapat dijalankan

🇺🇦 виконуваний

🇵🇱 wykonywalny

🇯🇵 実行可能

🇫🇷 exécutable

🇪🇸 ejecutable

🇹🇷 çalıştırılabilir

🇰🇷 실행 가능

🇸🇦 قابل للتنفيذ

🇨🇿 spustitelný

🇸🇰 spustiteľný

🇨🇳 可执行

🇸🇮 izvedljiv

🇮🇸 keyranlegur

🇰🇿 орындалатын

🇬🇪 შესასრულებელი

🇦🇿 icra edilə bilən

🇲🇽 ejecutable

Etymology

The term 'runnable' originated in the context of programming to describe an object or code that can be executed. It is derived from the verb 'run,' indicating the ability to be run or executed. The use of 'runnable' has become common in the field of computing, particularly in relation to multithreading and parallel programming.

See also: outrun, overrun, run, runaway, runner, runners, running, runoff, runs, runtime, runway.