Meaning of Unix-like | Babel Free
Definitions
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rare spelling of Unix-like alt-of, rare
- Behaving similarly to Unix. Often used to describe systems which do not qualify for use of the Unix trademark.
- Having design principles consistent with those of Unix.
Examples
“NetBSD provides its users with a free Unix-like system.”
“This program is much more Unix-like: it operates on standard I/O instead of prompting the user for filenames.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.