Command Overhead (Noun)
Meaning
(computer science) the processing time required by a device prior to the execution of a command.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The system's command overhead was optimized to reduce latency in the real-time application.
- The relatively high command overhead of the graphics card limited the frame rate in the game.
- In embedded systems, minimizing command overhead is crucial for efficient resource allocation.
- The network protocol's command overhead added significant delay to the transmission of small packets.
- The CPU's command overhead was reduced by caching frequently used instructions.