Executable
adjective
Able to be run or performed in a computer.
You need to make your program into an executable file before you can run it.
Often appears as...
- executable file
- executable program
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Technical
noun
A file or a program that can be run on a computer.
The virus was hiding in an executable.
Often appears as...
- create an executable
- run an executable
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Able to be run or performed in a computer.
You need to make your program into an executable file before you can run it.
Often appears as...
- executable file
- executable program
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A file or a program that can be run on a computer.
The virus was hiding in an executable.
Often appears as...
- create an executable
- run an executable
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3File Conversion
An 'executable' often starts as source code, which must be converted to run on a computer.
After you compile the code, you'll have an executable.
Pro Tip 2/3Distinct Extension
'Executable' files usually have specific extensions, like .exe on Windows.
Make sure your game's file ends with .exe to be executable.
Pro Tip 3/3Careful Sharing
Executable files can contain viruses, so never run unknown executables.
Received an executable via email unexpectedly? Better not to open it!
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Video examples
What does the bank of...
like for example the person that is able to prove cryptographically that they control this Bitcoin can spend it and we had to make it executable on a blockchain and cryptographically secure it it would actually look like this that
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A brief history of...
video, or executable programs can be translated into a string of numbers. But this means that protected information, whether copyrights, proprietary materials, or state secrets can also be represented as numbers,
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What does the bank of...
like for example the person that is able to prove cryptographically that they control this Bitcoin can spend it and we had to make it executable on a blockchain and cryptographically secure it it would actually look like this that
Video examples
A brief history of...
video, or executable programs can be translated into a string of numbers. But this means that protected information, whether copyrights, proprietary materials, or state secrets can also be represented as numbers,
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Quote examples
John Delaney
American Politician
The administration must act promptly to ensure that the central premise of the Affordable Care Act is executable and, rather than dismissing criticism, should examine it in good faith and work to serve the needs of the people. President Obama must approach this problem like a CEO confronting a very bad product launch.
Quote examples
John Delaney
American Politician
The administration must act promptly to ensure that the central premise of the Affordable Care Act is executable and, rather than dismissing criticism, should examine it in good faith and work to serve the needs of the people. President Obama must approach this problem like a CEO confronting a very bad product launch.
Example 1 of 1
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