executionstate
nounUK /ˌeksɪˈkjuːʃən steɪt/
US /ˌeksɪˈkjuːʃən steɪt/
The execution state is the exact point where a computer program is right now, like a bookmark in a story.
When the program paused, the debugger showed its execution state so we could see which line was running.
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2. In computing, the set of values stored in a processor's registers and memory at a given moment.
The emulator saved the execution state before switching to the next instruction.
3. In workflow systems, the stage a task or job has reached, such as waiting, running, or finished.
The dashboard lists each job's execution state so operators know what is pending.
4. In law, the status of carrying out a court order or sentence.
The lawyer asked about the execution state of the judgment before filing an appeal.