Dll

/ˌdi ɛl ˈɛl/ noun

Definition

Dynamic Link Library, a file containing code and data used by multiple programs

Etymology

1980s computing acronym, from 'dynamic' + 'link' + 'library'

Kelly Says

DLL files are like shared toolboxes for computer programs - instead of each program carrying its own hammer, they all borrow from the same toolkit!

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