Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

executable

Adjective/Noun

ˌɛk.sɪ.kjuˈt̬ə.bəl

Definition

A file or a program that can be run or executed by a computer.

Examples

The software package comes with an executable file that installs the application on your computer.
Make sure to download only executable files from trusted sources to avoid malware.
In programming, an executable is the file that can be run to perform a specific function.

Meaning

The term executable refers to a program or file that carries out instructions when activated or launched, allowing it to perform tasks on a computer system.