Decode
Definition 1: Decoding means to take encoded data and transform it back into data or information which is readable to a software program or user.
Definition 2: Decode is one part of the fundamental Fetch Decode Execute cycle that all computers use. The decode part examines the instruction just fetched and checks if it is a valid part of the CPU instruction set. If it is then the instruction is executed.
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2020-10
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