Operation Code (Noun)
Meaning
The portion of a set of operation descriptions that specifies the operation to be performed; the set of operations in a computer.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The operation_code is typically assigned an opcode value that identifies the specific operation being requested.
- The system examines the operation_code to determine which processing option is appropriate.
- Operation_code and source operands are the two basic components that make up most instructions.
- Before executing a command, the computer fetches the operation_code and performs the required action.
- The programmer prepares an operation_code for each function and combines them into a computer program.