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execution speed

execution speed

1 4.9
How fast a computer or processor runs instructions
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : velocidad de ejecución
  • Because the execution speed of the off-NYSE markets is normally faster than that of floor trading, our results should be interpreted with this caveat.
  • execution speed of a task

Examples

  • This minimizes the impact on single-task execution speed, making it performance-competitive with non-multithreaded processors.

    Academic text (2000)
  • As it turns out, if you're simply concerned with execution speed, then you must be considering how frequently you place a trade.

    Blog text (23)
  • In commercial servers, system throughput is the primary measure of performance, but single-task execution speed must also be competitive.

    Academic text (2000)
  • It is true that the execution speed of a task is slower with multithreading.

    Academic text (2000)
  • Thirdly, a more efficient implementation using performance-oriented programming languages and GPU processing techniques is needed in order to increase execution speed.

    Academic text (2017)
  • To improve your program's efficiency, you should measure its execution speed to ensure it processes instructions quickly.

  • The execution speed of this software is impressive, allowing it to handle thousands of tasks per second.

  • Assessing the execution speed of different algorithms helps developers choose the most efficient one for their needs.

Synonyms

performance
vsexecution speed
  • Specialized
483 3.0

How well a machine or system works

focuses specifically on the measured rate of instructions per second

Antonyms

27 4.2

A situation when work wastes time, money or effort

How Fast

throughput
  • Specialized
9 6.7
performance
  • Specialized
483 3.0
execution speed
  • Specialized
1 4.9
latency
  • Specialized
11 6.8
delay
434 1.3

Surface Forms

Morphology

execution + speed

The meaning is directly compositional: 'execution' (carrying out program instructions) combined with 'speed' (rate) yields the rate at which instructions are executed. This noun+noun construction follows a common, cross-linguistic pattern (speed of X), so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can infer the meaning.

Etymology

The term execution speed creates a simple image: execution means doing or carrying out a task and speed means how fast it happens. So, execution speed is 'how fast a computer runs instructions', like how quickly a worker finishes a list of jobs.