Daemon
/ˈdiːmən/
Definition
A background process on Linux/Unix that runs continuously, waiting for requests or performing scheduled tasks.
Example in context
"The log rotation daemon runs at 2am — compresses and archives logs older than 7 days automatically."
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Practice this term
Master Daemon in context by working through exercises in the Linux & Command Line module. You'll see the term used in real engineering scenarios with multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and matching drills.