Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
exec
verb
/ˈɛksɛk/
Definition
Exec is a command that replaces the current process with a new process.
Examples
- You can use the exec command to run a new application from the terminal.
- The script will exec another script without returning to the original.
Meaning
In computing, ‘exec’ refers to a function that is used to execute a new program, replacing the current program running on a computer.
Synonyms
- execute
- perform
- run
