Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
usr
noun
/juː ɛs ɑːr/
Definition
A shorthand term often used in computing and programming.
Examples
- In Linux, you can find user applications in the ‘usr/bin’ directory.
- The configuration files for the application are located in the ‘usr/local/etc’ path.
Meaning
The term ‘usr’ typically refers to a user directory within a Unix-like operating system, storing user-specific files and settings.
Synonyms
- user directory
- user space
- user account
