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cgi-bin

Definition: CGI-BIN, short for Common Gateway Interface Binary, is a directory on a web server where CGI (Common Gateway Interface) scripts are stored and executed.

Senses:

1. Noun: A directory on a web server where CGI scripts are placed.
2. Noun: The folder where executable scripts for dynamic web content are stored.

Usage:

1. Popular:
• When a user submits a form on a website, the data is sent to the CGI-BIN directory for server-side processing.
• The CGI-BIN folder is often protected with appropriate permissions to prevent unauthorized access to the scripts.
2. Local:
• To enable the CGI functionality on your website, you need to place the CGI scripts in the cgi-bin directory provided by your web hosting service.
• Make sure the CGI-BIN folder is properly configured in order for the server to execute the scripts correctly.

Example Sentences:

1. The webmaster uploaded the CGI script to the cgi-bin directory.
2. Server-side processing of the form data occurs in the cgi-bin folder.
3. Ensure that the CGI-BIN directory has the necessary permissions to execute the scripts.