The script
Example: The script automates system tasks
Definition
"The script" refers to a set of instructions written in a programming or scripting language that automates tasks or processes on a computer, such as system operations or software functions, simplifying repetitive or complex actions.
Etymology
The term "the script" comes from the Latin word 'scriptum,' meaning 'something written.' In computing, 'script' was adopted to describe written code that directs a computer to perform tasks automatically, similar to a theatrical script guiding actors.
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"The script" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - IT Users - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used words.
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