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noun
The amount of processing time which a device requires, prior to the execution of a command.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences, software
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
(computer science) the processing time required by a device prior to the execution of a command
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: command processing overhead, command overhead, overhead
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: processing time
History
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