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Execution vs Executable - What's the difference?

execution | executable |

In computing terms the difference between execution and executable

is that execution is the carrying out of an instruction, program or program segment by a computer while executable is a file that can be run directly by a computer's hardware or a p-code interpreter with no further processing.

As nouns the difference between execution and executable

is that execution is the act, manner or style of executing (actions, maneuvers, performances) while executable is a file that can be run directly by a computer's hardware or a p-code interpreter with no further processing.

As an adjective executable is

capable of being executed.

execution

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act, manner or style of executing (actions, maneuvers, performances).
  • *
  • The state of being executed (accomplished).
    • The battle plan was successfully executed .
  • The act of putting to death or being put to death as a penalty, or actions so associated.
  • (legal) The carrying into effect of a court judgment, or of a will.
  • (legal) The formal process by which a contract is made valid and put into binding effect.
  • (computing) The carrying out of an instruction, program or program segment by a computer.
    • The entire machine slowed down during the execution of the virus checker .
    Whenever the matrix inversion function executed the program crashed.

    Derived terms

    * execution style * posthumous execution

    Related terms

    * execute * executioner * executive * executor

    Hyponyms

    * (penalty of death) crucifixion, electrocution, hanging, lethal injection

    External links

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    executable

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Capable of being executed.

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • (computing) A file that can be run directly by a computer's hardware or a p-code interpreter with no further processing.
    • The program as written by the programmer is generally processed into an executable that can be run .

    Derived terms

    * executable code