noun
Meaning 1
The steps that a central processing unit undertakes in order to process a single instruction, consisting of fetching, decoding, and executing the instruction in question and updating the program counter.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: machine cycle, execution cycle, fetch-decode-execute cycle, fetch-execute cycle
Antonyms: none provided