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;Directory:a logical grouping of related files (and potentially other directories)
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;File:either a destination or source for a stream of data, most often persisted on a storage device
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;Process:a program that is being executed by the operating system
:either a destination or source for a stream of data, most often persisted on a storage device
;Syntactic Sugar:syntax within a language which isn't strictly required but, in some manner, generally through increased clarity or readability, makes the syntax easier to understand for humans
;Process
:a program that is being executed by the operating system

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— Merlin, The Coder
Directory
a logical grouping of related files (and potentially other directories)
File
either a destination or source for a stream of data, most often persisted on a storage device
Process
a program that is being executed by the operating system
Syntactic Sugar
syntax within a language which isn't strictly required but, in some manner, generally through increased clarity or readability, makes the syntax easier to understand for humans