"Moore machine" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Moore machines [plural]
Etymology: Named after Edward F. Moore, who presented the concept in a 1956 paper. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Moore machine (plural Moore machines)
  1. (computing theory) A finite-state machine whose output values are determined solely by its current state. Wikipedia link: Edward F. Moore, Moore machine Categories (topical): Theory of computing Related terms: Mealy machine

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