reduced instruction set computer
- noun
- /rɪˈdjuːst ɪnˈstrʌkʃən sɛt ˈkəmˌpjuːtər/
- Specialized
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computadora de conjunto de instrucciones reducido
- The RS/6000 systems are implementations of a reduced instruction set computer (RISC) architecture.
- reduced instruction set computer (RISC)
Examples
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The RS/6000 systems are implementations of a reduced instruction set computer (RISC) architecture.
Academic text (1994) -
The ARM architecture is a set of instructions based on the idea of RISC (reduced instruction set computer) which says that reducing the number of instructions to the most basic enables faster execution of each instruction.
Blog text (16) -
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Instead of running Intel microprocessors, most workstations use a newer, more powerful type called reduced instruction set computer (RISC) chips.
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The ARM architecture is a set of instructions based on the idea of reduced instruction set computer (RISC), which enables faster execution of each instruction.
Synonyms
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A computer design that uses a small set of simple instructions for faster processing
A computer design using a small set of simple instructions for faster processors that use less power
Antonyms
- Specialized
A computer design where the main processor runs many built-in instructions
How Complex
- Specialized
- Specialized
Surface Forms
Morphology
reduced + instruction + set + computer
The phrase is compositionally built: 'reduced' (smaller), 'instruction set' (a group of processor instructions), and 'computer' — so a learner who knows the constituents can infer it refers to a computer with a smaller/simpler set of instructions. Although it names a specific architecture (RISC) with technical implications, the core meaning is directly derivable from the parts and thus accessible to learners who know the component words.
Etymology
The term reduced instruction set computer comes from the idea of giving a computer a small, simple set of instructions or 'commands' instead of many complex ones. Because it uses fewer, simpler 'commands', the computer can run faster and with less work, so the name explains why this kind of computer is faster.