CEFR B2

executable

adjective

Meaning

A file or program that can be run directly by a computer's operating system.

Examples

The software installer is an executable file that guides you through the setup process.
Be cautious when opening executable attachments from unknown senders, as they might contain viruses.

Synonyms: runnable, launchable, operable

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executable (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtəbəl/

Definition

A file or program that can be run directly by a computer's operating system.

Examples

The software installer is an executable file that guides you through the setup process.
Be cautious when opening executable attachments from unknown senders, as they might contain viruses.
To launch the application, simply double-click on the executable icon on your desktop.

How to Use executable

executable file (collocation): A file that can be run as a program. — "The attachment was an executable file, which made me suspicious."
executable code (collocation): Instructions that a computer can directly process and run. — "The software generates executable code from the user's input."

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