Executable and Linkable Format
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Executable and Linkable Format is a common standard file format used for executables, object code, shared libraries, and core dumps on Unix-like operating systems.
All labels observed (1)
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| Executable and Linkable Format canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T12515109 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Executable and Linkable Format Context triple: [ELF, fullName, Executable and Linkable Format]
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A.
Mach-O binary format
The Mach-O binary format is the native executable and object file format used by macOS and iOS systems for programs, libraries, and related binary code.
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B.
Dalvik Executable format
The Dalvik Executable format is a compact bytecode format used by Android to package and run compiled application code in its runtime environment.
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C.
Universal 2 binary format
Universal 2 binary format is Apple’s macOS application packaging format that combines both Intel and Apple silicon (ARM) executables into a single app bundle for seamless cross-architecture support.
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D.
GNU Binutils
GNU Binutils is a collection of binary tools, including assemblers, linkers, and related utilities, widely used in software development for compiling and manipulating executable programs and object files.
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E.
Object Linking and Embedding
Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) is a Microsoft technology that enables embedding and linking to documents and other objects across different applications within the Windows environment.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Executable and Linkable Format Target entity description: Executable and Linkable Format is a common standard file format used for executables, object code, shared libraries, and core dumps on Unix-like operating systems.
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A.
Mach-O binary format
The Mach-O binary format is the native executable and object file format used by macOS and iOS systems for programs, libraries, and related binary code.
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B.
Dalvik Executable format
The Dalvik Executable format is a compact bytecode format used by Android to package and run compiled application code in its runtime environment.
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C.
Universal 2 binary format
Universal 2 binary format is Apple’s macOS application packaging format that combines both Intel and Apple silicon (ARM) executables into a single app bundle for seamless cross-architecture support.
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D.
GNU Binutils
GNU Binutils is a collection of binary tools, including assemblers, linkers, and related utilities, widely used in software development for compiling and manipulating executable programs and object files.
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E.
Object Linking and Embedding
Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) is a Microsoft technology that enables embedding and linking to documents and other objects across different applications within the Windows environment.
- F. None of above. chosen
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.