ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Kext

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /kɛkst/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Kext is a noun meaning (computing) A loadable extension to the kernel of the macOS operating system.

Meaning

(computing) A loadable extension to the kernel of the macOS operating system.

Example Sentences

Near-synonym: LKM
Starting with macOS High Sierra, Apple introduced a new security feature that requires users to approve kexts the first time they need to load.

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Related dictionary entries include extension, add-on, kernel, exokernel, past, previous.

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