target program
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Definition
- Noun:
- A fully compiled or assembled program ready to be loaded into the computer: A "target program" is the final, executable version of a software program. It is the output produced after the source code (the human-readable instructions) has been processed by a compiler or assembler. This resulting file is in a form that the computer's processor can directly understand and execute.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- After the compilation process, the developer tested the target program for any runtime errors.
- The linker combines object files to create the final target program.
- Ensure the target program is compatible with the operating system before distribution.
Advanced Usage
- "to generate a target program": to produce the final executable file from source code.
- The build system is configured to generate the target program for multiple platforms.
Variants and Related Words
- Object code (n): The intermediate machine-readable code produced by a compiler or assembler, which is then linked to form the target program.
- Executable (n): A file containing a program that a computer can run; often used synonymously with "target program."
- Source program (n): The original program written in a high-level programming language, which is compiled to create the target program.
Synonyms
- Executable program: A program in a form that can be run by a computer.
- Binary: A file containing executable code (often used in contrast to source code).
Related Phrases
- Target machine (n): The specific computer or processor architecture for which a target program is compiled.
- The compiler must be configured for the correct target machine.
Noun
- a fully compiled or assembled program ready to be loaded into the computer