"opcode" meaning in All languages combined

See opcode on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: opcodes [plural]
Etymology: From op + code (in sense of operation). Etymology templates: {{compound|en|op|code}} op + code Head templates: {{en-noun}} opcode (plural opcodes)
  1. (computing) A mnemonic used to refer to a microprocessor instruction in assembly language. Categories (topical): Computing

Inflected forms

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