instruction cycle
nounUK /ɪnˈstrʌkʃən ˈsaɪkəl/
US /ɪnˈstrʌkʃən ˈsaɪkəl/
The steps a computer takes to get and do one small job.
The processor repeats the instruction cycle millions of times each second.
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2. The repeating sequence of fetching, decoding, and executing a program instruction in a CPU.
Understanding the instruction cycle helps engineers design faster chips.
3. A teaching unit that moves learners through presentation, practice, and production stages.
The lesson plan follows a clear instruction cycle from modeling to independent work.
4. The full loop of receiving, interpreting, and carrying out an order in an automated system.
The robot's instruction cycle includes checking sensors before acting.