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kext.

A loadable extension to the kernel of the macOS operating system.

4 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/kɛkst/Canada, General-American, Received-Pronunciation, Scotland/kekst/Australia, New-Zealand/kɛksʈ/India
  1. A loadable extension to the kernel of the macOS operating system.

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Abbreviation of kernel extension.

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