デーモン — meaning in English

English meaning

• daemon noun In computing, a background program that runs without direct user control, handling ongoing tasks.
• demon noun An evil supernatural being, often associated with hell or wickedness.

Senses

デーモン is used for these senses in English:

• daemon (computing, Unix) A process (a running program) that does not have a controlling terminal.
• demon An evil spirit resident in or working for Hell; a devil. [from 10th c.]

demon — full definition

1. noun An evil supernatural being, often associated with hell or wickedness.
2. noun A destructive habit, feeling, or personal struggle, especially one someone battles internally.
3. noun Someone with remarkable skill, energy, or intensity at an activity.

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