Word Adjective
executable
adj.
C1 Advanced UK /ˌɛksɪkjˈuːtəbəl/ ex·e·cutable
Definition
adj.describing a computer file that can be run as a program. You use this to talk about files that contain instructions for the computer to follow.
adj.capable of being run or executed by a computer system. Often used to describe files containing machine code or scripts that perform specific tasks.
Examples
“The user downloaded an executable file to install the new software.”
“Before running any executable, the security team checks the file's digital signature to ensure it is safe.”
“Modern operating systems often restrict the execution of unknown executables to prevent malicious code from compromising the integrity of the user's data.”
Etymology
From execute + -able.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level C1 · Advanced
Frequency Occasional
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