microcode
The collective microprograms in a CPU, used to run machine instructionsThe collective microprograms in a CPU, used to run machine instructions.
US/mˈaɪkɹoʊkˌoʊd/
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)The collective microprograms in a CPU, used to run machine instructions.
More definitions
- (computer science) coded instructions that are stored permanently in read-only memory
Forms
plural: microcodes| Singular | microcode |
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uncountable
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- (computer science) coded instructions that are stored permanently in read-only memory:firmware
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable