operation code
operation code (op code; order code)
1. The portion of the instruction that specifies the operation to be performed by the instruction. See also instruction format.
2. The set of such portions available for a particular computer, and defining the repertoire of operations it can perform.
1. The portion of the instruction that specifies the operation to be performed by the instruction. See also instruction format.
2. The set of such portions available for a particular computer, and defining the repertoire of operations it can perform.
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