pkg
- noun
- Specialized
- I downloaded the pkg file from the website.
Examples
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The update was provided as a pkg file compatible with macOS systems.
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Make sure the pkg you install comes from a trusted source to avoid malware.
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After downloading the pkg, double-click it to begin the installation process.
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Make sure to install the pkg before running the software.
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The installer is a pkg file that will guide you through setting up the software on your computer.
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Make sure to download the latest pkg from the developer's website to ensure compatibility.
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After downloading the pkg, you can double-click it to begin the installation process.
Synonyms
A set of computer programs and files that do a specific job
A person or computer program that sets up software on a computer
A group of computer programs that work together to do a particular job
Surface Forms
Etymology
Pkg is simply short for package, and on computers a pkg file is like a 'bundle' or 'box' of files that installs a program; that is why double-clicking a .pkg starts the installation.