ELF format
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ELF format (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 (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| ELF format canonical | 1 |
| system V ELF usage | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T12515202 — 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: ELF format Context triple: [COFF, relatedTo, ELF 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.
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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C.
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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D.
Amiga Hunk format
Amiga Hunk format is a legacy executable and object file format used by AmigaOS and compatible systems for storing and loading compiled programs and libraries.
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E.
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.
- 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: ELF format Target entity description: ELF format (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.
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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C.
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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D.
Amiga Hunk format
Amiga Hunk format is a legacy executable and object file format used by AmigaOS and compatible systems for storing and loading compiled programs and libraries.
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E.
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.
- F. None of above. chosen
Referenced by (2)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
linked to: ELF format