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Definition of Utility program
1. Noun. (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"
Exact synonyms: Service Program, Utility
Category relationships: Computer Science, Computing
Generic synonyms: Computer Program, Computer Programme, Program, Programme
Specialized synonyms: Device Driver, Driver, Diagnostic Program, Input Program, Output Program, Sort Program, Sorting Program, Trace Program
Terms within: Service Routine, Utility Routine
Category relationships: Computer Science, Computing
Generic synonyms: Computer Program, Computer Programme, Program, Programme
Specialized synonyms: Device Driver, Driver, Diagnostic Program, Input Program, Output Program, Sort Program, Sorting Program, Trace Program
Terms within: Service Routine, Utility Routine
Definition of Utility program
1. Noun. (computing) any of a large range of software, often included with the operating system of a mainframe or personal computer, that runs specific tasks associated with the computer or its environment ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com