Definitions of utility program
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(computer science) a program designed for general support of the processes of a computer
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synonyms:
service program, utility
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device driver, driver
(computer science) a program that determines how a computer will communicate with a peripheral device
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diagnostic program
a program that recognizes and explains faults in the equipment or mistakes in a computer program
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input program
a utility program that organizes the input to a computer
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output program
a utility program that organizes the output of a computer
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sort program, sorting program
a utility program that sorts data items
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trace program
a utility program that exhibits the sequence and results of executing the instructions in another program
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snapshot program
a trace program that produces output for selected conditions
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type of:
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computer program, computer programme, program, programme
(computer science) a sequence of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute
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