"compspec" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: compspecs [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} compspec (plural compspecs)
  1. (computing, shell) Abbreviation of completion specification, the file read by a shell that allows to tab-complete arguments for specific commands. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of Alternative form of: completion specification (extra: the file read by a shell that allows to tab-complete arguments for specific commands) Categories (topical): Computing
    Sense id: en-compspec-en-noun-zBOACLQK Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

Inflected forms

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