execute

execute

[′ek·sə‚kyüt]

(computer science)

Usually, to run a compiled or assembled program on the computer; by extension, to compile or assemble and to run a source program.

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execute

execution

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execute

To run a program, which causes the computer to carry out its instructions. See executable code, instruction and EXE file.

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