EXECUTABLE
\ˌɛksɪkjˈuːtəbə͡l], \ˌɛksɪkjˈuːtəbəl], \ˌɛ_k_s_ɪ_k_j_ˈuː_t_ə_b_əl]\
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By Noah Webster.
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A binary file containing a program inmachine language which is ready to be executed (run).The term might also be, but generally isn't, applied toscripts which are interpreted by a command lineinterpreter. Executables are distinguished in Unix byhaving the execute permission bits set, at least for theowner. MS-DOS uses the filename extension ".exe".
By Denis Howe
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