opcode

/ˈoʊpeɪk/

Definitions

1. noun

A code or instruction that is part of a computer’s instruction set and is used to perform a specific operation or function.

“The programmer carefully chose the opcode to ensure the code was optimized for performance.”

2. verb

To specify or insert an opcode into a program or code.

“The compiler opcode’d the binary code to prepare it for execution.”

Synonyms

  • instruction
  • operation code

Antonyms

  • null operation