scriptingutility
nounUK /ˈskrɪptɪŋ juːˈtɪləti/
US /ˈskrɪptɪŋ juːˈtɪləti/
A scripting utility is a small computer tool that helps you write and run little sets of instructions.
The programmer used a scripting utility to rename all the files at once.
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2. A built-in feature of a program that lets users automate repeated tasks with short scripts.
The game's scripting utility let players create custom quests.
3. A standalone software program designed to execute script files written in languages like Python or Bash.
She opened the scripting utility to test her new Python code.
4. A helper module in a larger system that manages and schedules script execution.
The server's scripting utility ran the backup job every night.