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Runnable vs Callable - What's the difference?

runnable | callable |

In computing|lang=en terms the difference between runnable and callable

is that runnable is (computing) capable of being run while callable is (computing) that can be called.

As adjectives the difference between runnable and callable

is that runnable is (computing) capable of being run while callable is (computing) that can be called.

As a noun callable is

(finance) a callable bond.

runnable

English

Adjective

(-)
  • (computing) Capable of being run.
  • (of a watercourse) That can be navigated by boat.

    • Antonyms

    * unrunnable * (computing) nonrunnable

    callable

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (computing) That can be called.
  • * 1989 , Angel Alvarez, Ada: The Design Choice
    • The list of server tasks is a compromise between only one task for all remotely callable subprograms and one task for each remotely callable subprogram.
  • (finance) That may be redeemed by its holder before it matures.

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • (finance) A callable bond.