execution unit

AmE: /ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃən ˈjuːnɪt/

Definition

Definition of execution unit - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technology

TECH.

part of a computer processor that carries out program instructions

TECH.

The chip includes a fast execution unit for complex mathematical operations.
Each execution unit can process multiple instructions per clock cycle.
The designer optimized the execution unit to reduce power consumption.

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Expressions with execution

job execution

the act of carrying out a task or duty

The supervisor monitored the team's job execution throughout the shift.

contract execution

process of carrying out duties and promises written in an agreement

The company monitored contract execution to ensure all services were delivered.

execution plan

detailed outline showing how to carry out a decision or project

The team reviewed the execution plan before starting the campaign.

execution speed

speed at which a task is completed

The execution speed of the project was remarkable.

seamless execution

flawless and smooth performance of a task

The team achieved seamless execution of the project.

stay of execution

temporary suspension of a court judgment or order

The lawyer requested a stay of execution for the case.

Expressions with unit

crack unit

elite group known for exceptional performance

The crack unit was deployed for the critical operation.

hurting unit

person in pain or distress

After the accident, he was a real hurting unit.

family unit

parents and children living together

The family unit moved to a new neighborhood.

garbage disposal unit

device under a sink grinding food waste

The garbage disposal unit broke down yesterday.

kitchen unit

piece of furniture or equipment in a kitchen

We installed a new kitchen unit last weekend.

police unit

group of police officers working together

The police unit responded quickly to the emergency call.

shower unit

complete shower setup, including cubicle and hardware

We replaced the old tub with a new shower unit last weekend.

unit manager

person responsible for running one specific part of an organization

The unit manager organized staff schedules for the entire department.

unit of measurement

standard quantity used to measure something

A meter is a unit of measurement for length.

unit price

price shown as cost per unit

The unit price on the shelf was $3 per dozen.

Terms with execution unit included in their meaning

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thread

technology

unit of execution in computing

million instructions per second

computer science

unit measuring CPU's execution speed in computing

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French:unité d'exécution, ...
German:Ausführungseinheit, ...
Italian:unità di esecuzione, ...
Spanish:unidad de ejecución, ...
Portuguese:unidade de execução, ...
Chinese:执行单元, ...
Japanese:実行ユニット, ...
Arabic:وَحْدة تَنْفيذ, ...
Hebrew:יְחִידַת בִּיצוּעַ, ...
Russian:блок выполнения, ...
Ukrainian:виконавчий блок, ...
Hindi:एक्ज़ीक्यूशन यूनिट, ...
Bengali:এক্সিকিউশন ইউনিট, ...
Catalan:unitat d'execució, ...
Czech:výkonná jednotka, ...
Danish:eksekveringsenhed, ...
Dutch:uitvoereenheid, ...
Greek:μονάδα εκτέλεσης, ...
Hungarian:végrehajtó egység, ...
Khmer:ឯកតាប្រតិបត្តិ, ...
Korean:실행 유닛, ...
Persian:واحد اجرا, ...
Polish:jednostka wykonawcza, ...
Portuguese (BR):unidade de execução, ...
Romanian:unitate de execuție, ...
Swedish:exekveringsenhet, ...
Thai:หน่วยประมวลผลคำสั่ง, ...
Turkish:yürütme birimi, ...
Vietnamese:bộ thực thi, ...

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