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microprogram

mi·cro·pro·gram
M m

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mahy-kruh-proh-gram, -gruh m]
    • /ˈmaɪ krəˌproʊ græm, -grəm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mahy-kruh-proh-gram, -gruh m]
    • /ˈmaɪ krəˌproʊ græm, -grəm/

Definitions of microprogram word

  • noun microprogram Computers. a set of microinstructions that defines the individual operations that a computer carries out in response to a machine-language instruction. 1
  • noun microprogram A microinstruction program that controls the functions of a central processing unit or peripheral controller of a computer. 1
  • noun microprogram a sequence of microinstructions that controls the operation of an arithmetic and logic unit so that machine code instructions are executed 0
  • abbreviation MICROPROGRAM microcode 0

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Origin of microprogram

First appearance:

before 1950
One of the 5% newest English words
First recorded in 1950-55; micro- + program

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Parts of speech for Microprogram

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microprogram popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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