"microaddress" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˌmaɪkrəˈædrɛs/ Forms: microaddresses [plural]
Etymology: From micro- + address. Etymology templates: {{af|en|micro-|address}} micro- + address Head templates: {{en-noun}} microaddress (plural microaddresses)
  1. (computer architecture) A location or address within the control memory (microcode store) of a microprogrammed control unit, used to fetch or branch to a specific microinstruction. Related terms: microinstruction, microcode

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