Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

object-program

noun
/ˈɒb.dʒɛkt ˈprəʊ.ɡræm/
Definition
An object program is a set of instructions in machine language that is generated by a compiler from source code written in a high-level programming language.
Examples
  • After compiling the source code, the object program was generated successfully.
  • The developer examined the object program to ensure there were no errors before running it.
Meaning
It refers to the compiled version of a program that is ready for execution by a computer’s processor.
Synonyms
  • executable
  • binary code
  • machine code