Definition of executable in English:
executable
adjective ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtəb(ə)lɛɡˈzɛkjʊtəb(ə)lˈɛksəˌkjudəb(ə)l
Computing (of a file or program) able to be run by a computer.
Example sentencesExamples
- This small executable file which is conductive to traditional worm propagation vector such as e-mail file attachments.
- Documents, pictures and even executable programs are easy to conceptualize as files on your hard disk.
- Sophos said users should routinely delete unsolicited emails containing executable files.
- The fix requires customers to download an executable file to the desktop, and then reboot the PC.
- But because they contain instructions for a computer's processor, executable files are less forgiving of tampering.
nounɪɡˈzɛkjʊtəb(ə)lɛɡˈzɛkjʊtəb(ə)lˈɛksəˌkjudəb(ə)l
Computing An executable file or program.
Example sentencesExamples
- There's little legitimate reason to send executables or screensavers via email but these routes of distribution are frequently used by virus writers.
- The text tries to convince the user to run the executable, which then encrypts all executable files, rendering them unusable.
- Having identified a PC, the client agent then performs a full audit of the machine, recording everything from the serial number to a complete list of all software executables and file types located on the hard disk.
- Be wary of downloading executables or documents from the internet, as these can often harbour computer viruses.
- Business users are advised to filter for Windows executables and zip files in their email.
Definition of executable in US English:
executable
adjectiveˈɛksəˌkjudəb(ə)lˈeksəˌkyo͞odəb(ə)l
Computing (of a file or program) able to be run by a computer.
Example sentencesExamples
- But because they contain instructions for a computer's processor, executable files are less forgiving of tampering.
- This small executable file which is conductive to traditional worm propagation vector such as e-mail file attachments.
- The fix requires customers to download an executable file to the desktop, and then reboot the PC.
- Sophos said users should routinely delete unsolicited emails containing executable files.
- Documents, pictures and even executable programs are easy to conceptualize as files on your hard disk.
nounˈɛksəˌkjudəb(ə)lˈeksəˌkyo͞odəb(ə)l
Computing An executable file or program.
Example sentencesExamples
- The text tries to convince the user to run the executable, which then encrypts all executable files, rendering them unusable.
- Be wary of downloading executables or documents from the internet, as these can often harbour computer viruses.
- Having identified a PC, the client agent then performs a full audit of the machine, recording everything from the serial number to a complete list of all software executables and file types located on the hard disk.
- Business users are advised to filter for Windows executables and zip files in their email.
- There's little legitimate reason to send executables or screensavers via email but these routes of distribution are frequently used by virus writers.