Word Noun
perm
n.
countable
C1 Advanced UK /pˈɜːm/ perm UK spelling perming, perms
Definition
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.
Examples
“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.
This entry
Level C1 · Advanced
Frequency Occasional
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