wait state en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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Any of several instances in which a computer's processor cannot execute instructions (either for the entire computer, or just for a specific task) until an I/O operation completes, or until an interrupt is resolved.
With memory that slow, the processor is going to spend most of its time on wait states.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| wait states | Number=Plur | lexicographic |