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data path

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The part of a central processing unit that stores data to be immediately operated on and performs logic and arithmetic operations on it based on signals from the control unit.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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History

Etymology

From data + path.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 數據通路 /数据通路 (shùjù tōnglù) — computing
  • Chinese Mandarin: 資料通路 /资料通路 — computing
  • German: Datenpfad — computing
  • Turkish: veriyolu — computing