Addressability

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The capability of a microprocessor etc. to deal with values of a certain size using a single instruction. countable, uncountable

    "64-bit addressability means that a single machine instruction can operate on a value stored in eight bytes."

  2. 2
    The capability of a display surface or storage device to accommodate a specified number of uniquely identifiable points. countable, uncountable
  3. 3
    The capability of a specified field frame to contain a specific number of uniquely identifiable points. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

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bitnessbitness

Example

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"64-bit addressability means that a single machine instruction can operate on a value stored in eight bytes."

Etymology

From address + -ability.

Related phrases

display surfacefield framestorage device

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