What does cron mean?
A scheduled task or job that is run at a specified time or interval, typically by a daemon or scheduler. In computing, a cron job is a task that is executed at a specific time or frequency.
Example
"The system administrator set up a cron job to back up the database every night at midnight."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.