Execution (computers)

Execution in computer and software engineering is the process by which a computer or virtual computer carries out the instructions of a computer program. The term run is used almost synonymously.

Related Topics:
Computer - Software engineering - Process - Computer - Virtual computer - Computer program

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A related meaning of both "to run" and "to execute" refers to the action of a user starting a program, as in "Please run the ... application."

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