portable executable

noun

A file format used for executable programs, DLLs, fonts, etc. in Microsoft Windows and some other operating systems.

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PE
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Meanings

nounportable executable (plural portable executables)

plural portable executables

  1. computingA file format used for executable programs, DLLs, fonts, etc. in Microsoft Windows and some other operating systems.

    Synonyms: PE

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA file format used for executable programs, DLLs, fonts, etc. in Microsoft Windows and some other operating systems.

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PE

Translations

German Portable Executable
  • Portable Executablefile format used for executable programs
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APA

portable executable. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/portable%20executable

MLA

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Chicago

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