Utility

Of computing and program.   May also be referred to as service program and utility program.

(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".

This concept's ID is @1~35044

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  • utility routine 3 facts

    A routine that can be used as needed.

  • trace program 2 facts

    A utility program that exhibits the sequence and results of executing the instructions...

  • input program 1 facts

    A utility program that organizes the input to a computer.

  • output program 1 facts

    A utility program that organizes the output of a computer.

  • driver 0 facts

    (computer science) a program that determines how a computer will communicate with a peripheral...

  • diagnostic program 0 facts

    A program that recognizes and explains faults in the equipment or mistakes in...

  • sort program 0 facts

    A utility program that sorts data items.