precompiledexecutable

noun

UK /ˌpriːkəmˈpaɪld ɪɡˈzekjʊtəbl/

US /ˌpriːkəmˈpaɪld ɪɡˈzekjətəbl/

A program that is already turned into a form the computer can run right away.

The game came as a precompiledexecutable, so we could play it without building anything.

SYNONYMS

binary compiled program ready-to-run file executable file

RELATED WORDS

compiler source code build runtime bytecode

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A file that has been translated from source code ahead of time rather than at run time.

Unlike a script, the precompiledexecutable starts instantly because the work was done earlier.

3. A distributable program prepared for a specific operating system.

They shipped a precompiledexecutable for Windows and another for Linux.

4. Software that no longer needs a compiler to be used.

The teacher handed out a precompiledexecutable so students could test the app quickly.