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pkg

pkg

8.1
A file used to install a program on a computer
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : archivo pkg
  • I downloaded the pkg file from the website.

Examples

  • The update was provided as a pkg file compatible with macOS systems.

  • Make sure the pkg you install comes from a trusted source to avoid malware.

  • After downloading the pkg, double-click it to begin the installation process.

  • Make sure to install the pkg before running the software.

  • The installer is a pkg file that will guide you through setting up the software on your computer.

  • Make sure to download the latest pkg from the developer's website to ensure compatibility.

  • After downloading the pkg, you can double-click it to begin the installation process.

Synonyms

package
vspkg
  • Specialized
227 4.2

A set of computer programs and files that do a specific job

is a single file for installing those programs rather than the whole unit
installer
vspkg
  • Specialized
10 3.0

A person or computer program that sets up software on a computer

is the file used by that agent to perform the setup
software package
vspkg
  • Specialized
5 3.2

A group of computer programs that work together to do a particular job

is a single installation file used to install programs

Surface Forms

pkg singular
pkgs plural

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.