execution cycle
nounUK /ˌeksɪˈkjuːʃən ˈsaɪkəl/
US /ˌeksɪˈkjuːʃən ˈsaɪkəl/
The steps a computer follows to do one instruction, like fetch, decode, and run.
The teacher explained that the execution cycle is how a computer turns a command into action.
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2. The repeating sequence of stages in which a program or process is carried out.
The team tracked each execution cycle of the test to find where it slowed down.
3. A single complete run of a task or operation from start to finish.
Each execution cycle of the script takes about two seconds.
4. The loop of steps a processor repeats to handle commands one after another.
Understanding the execution cycle helps you see why faster clocks speed up a computer.