makefile
Pronunciation: [ˈmeɪkfaɪl]
Word
Context: "computing"
(noun) a special file used in programming that tells the computer how to compile and build a project. It's like a recipe that explains step-by-step how to put everything together so it works properly.
Example
He created a makefile for his software project to automate the build process.
Example
Without a makefile, the project took much longer to set up and run.
Example
Do you have a makefile for this program?
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