Executables are computer files that can be executed or run on a computer system. There are various synonyms for the term "executables," including "binary files," "application files," "program files," "executable code," and "machine code." Binary files refer to files that contain machine-readable code and can be executed by the computer's processor. Application files refer to software programs that can be installed and run on a computer. Program files are executable files that are used to run programs and scripts. Executable code refers to code that can be directly executed by a computer's processor. Lastly, machine code refers to code that is written in a low-level language that can be directly executed by the computer's processor.