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instruction set

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

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noun

Meaning 1

The set of machine instructions that a particular CPU can execute; the corresponding set of assembly language mnemonics.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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

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Synonyms: repertoire

Antonyms: none provided

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Across languages

Translations

12 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 指令集 (zhǐlìngjí) — set of machine instructions that a particular CPU can execute
  • Czech: instrukční sada — set of machine instructions that a particular CPU can execute
  • Finnish: käskykanta — set of machine instructions that a particular CPU can execute
  • German: Befehlsatz — set of machine instructions that a particular CPU can execute
  • Hungarian: utasításkészlet — set of machine instructions that a particular CPU can execute
  • Italian: insieme di istruzioni — set of machine instructions that a particular CPU can execute
  • Polish: zestaw instrukcji — set of machine instructions that a particular CPU can execute
  • Romanian: set de instrucțiuni — set of machine instructions that a particular CPU can execute
  • Swedish: instruktionsuppsättning — set of machine instructions that a particular CPU can execute
  • Swedish: instruktionsrepertoar — set of machine instructions that a particular CPU can execute
  • Vietnamese: tập lệnh — set of machine instructions that a particular CPU can execute
  • Zhuang: romcomz ceijlingh — set of machine instructions that a particular CPU can execute