executable

Ready-to-run file

Executable describes something capable of being carried out or put into effect: an executable plan, an executable order.

In computing, an executable is a file containing a program that can be run directly by the operating system—the final product after source code has been compiled: Double-click the executable to install the software.

The computing sense dominates modern usage.

filetype

exe

Program file suffix

jarWide-mouthed storage vessel
appMobile device software
batFlying mammal or sports club

bin · com · dmg · elf · so · sh · class

permission

chmod

Unix permission modifier

accessRight to enter
privilegeExclusive right or benefit
rootUnderground absorbing structure

admin · sudo · rights · authorize · elevate · restrict · protected · ownership · sandboxed · signed

software

program

Planned sequence of actions

applicationFormal request document
binaryConsisting of two parts
appMobile device software

utility · installer · package · script · tool · firmware · suite · widget · platform · runtime

run

launch

Set into motion

invokeCall upon formally
startTo set going
triggerWhat initiates action

process · initialize · load · boot · activate · spawn · call · terminate · crash · hang

command

terminal

At the endpoint

shellHard outer covering
consoleComfort in distress
promptIncite to action

argument · parameter · batch · syntax · input · output · flag · option · switch · path

executable

exe

chmod

program

launch

terminal

executable

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