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Definition shell account in British English

shell account noun

noun
1

an online account that is run by a computer bot, not a person

Example

That is typically a sign that the profile is a 'bot', a shell account that is run by a computer instead of a real person.

2

a user account on a remote computer that enables you to carry out command line processing when this would not be possible or practical on your own computer

Example

If you are just getting started or have some newfound Linux knowledge that you would like to put to the test, you'll need a shell account.

Definition shell account in British English