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Word: Instruction Execution

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: In computer science, "instruction execution" refers to the process where a computer carries out or performs a specific command or instruction. This is an essential part of how computers operate, as they follow a set of instructions to perform tasks.

Usage Instructions:
  • "Instruction execution" is often used in discussions about computer programming, software development, and how computers process information.
  • It is typically found in technical contexts, such as computer science courses, programming documentation, or discussions about computer performance.
Example Sentence:
  • "When you run a program, the computer begins instruction execution to complete the tasks you've asked it to do."
Advanced Usage:
  • In more advanced discussions, "instruction execution" can be related to concepts like pipeline execution (where multiple instructions are processed simultaneously) or out-of-order execution (where instructions are executed in a different order than they appear in the program to improve efficiency).
Word Variants:
  • Execute (verb): To carry out a command or instruction.
    • Example: "The program will execute the user's commands."
  • Execution (noun): The act of carrying out a command or instruction.
    • Example: "The execution of the program was successful."
Different Meanings:
  • Outside of computer science, "execution" can also mean the act of carrying out a plan or order in various contexts, such as legal execution (carrying out a court judgment) or the execution of a project (completing a plan).
Synonyms:
  • Carrying out
  • Performing
  • Implementing
Idioms:
  • While there aren't specific idioms that directly use "instruction execution," you might encounter phrases like "follow through," which means to complete an action or plan.
Phrasal Verbs:
  • Carry out: This means to perform or complete a task.
Noun
  1. (computer science) the process of carrying out an instruction by a computer

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