Binary Program (Noun)
Meaning
A pre-compiled, pre-linked program that is ready to run under a given operating system; a binary for one operating system will not run on a different operating system; "the same source code can be compiled to produce different binaries for different operating systems".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- Most applications are distributed as binary programs that can be executed directly by an operating system.
- Many programmers and developers use cross-compilers that create binary programs for different platforms and architectures.
- Users need to download the correct binary program for their operating system since different operating systems are incompatible.
- The difference between a text editor and an office software package often lies in the complexity of their binary programs.
- Software vendors usually offer binary programs for both Windows and Linux versions of their products to cater to a wider user base.