perm
n. countable C1 Advanced UK //pˈɜːm// perm
n. a setting that controls who can see or change a file or folder. You usually need to ask an admin if you want to change one.
n. a setting that defines the access rights or privileges granted to a user or process for a specific system resource. Often used in the plural form in technical contexts.
I need to change the perms on this folder.
The system administrator had to reset the perms because the new developers couldn't access the shared repository.
Incorrectly configured perms on a root directory can lead to significant security vulnerabilities, allowing unauthorized users to execute scripts or modify sensitive configuration files.
Usage
Informal clipping of 'permission'; almost exclusively used in computing and system administration.