What is a file system file extension association?

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What is a file system file extension association?

A file system file extension association refers to the mapping or linking of a specific file extension with a particular file type or program. It determines which program should be used to open or handle a file with a specific extension. For example, associating the ".docx" file extension with Microsoft Word means that whenever a file with the ".docx" extension is opened, it will automatically launch Microsoft Word to handle and display the file.