Utility Program (Noun)
Meaning
(computer science) a program designed for general support of the processes of a computer; "a computer system provides utility programs to perform the tasks needed by most users".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The operating system includes a utility program for formatting disks and managing files.
- The utility program for disk compression can help free up space on your hard drive.
- The computer system provides utility programs to perform the tasks needed by most users.
- The utility program for system configuration allows users to customize their desktop settings.
- The software package includes a utility program for troubleshooting common network connectivity issues.