object code
n : the machine-language output of a compiler that is ready for
execution on a particular computer
object code
The {machine code} generated by a {source code} language
processor such as an {assembler} or {compiler}. A file of
object code may be immediately executable or it may require
{linking} with other object code files, e.g. libraries, to
produce a complete executable program.
(1995-01-31)