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Software engineering
The systematic application of scientific principles and disciplines to the development, operation, and maintenance of software to perform prespecified functions with maximum economy and efficiency.
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n-address instruction
Computer; Software engineering
A computer instruction that contains n address fields, where n may be any non-negative integer.
n-plus-one address instruction
Computer; Software engineering
A computer instruction that contains n+l address fields, the last containing the address of the instruction to be executed next.
zero-address instruction
Computer; Software engineering
A computer instruction that contains no address fields.
one-address instruction
Computer; Software engineering
A computer instruction that contains one address field. For example, an instruction to load the contents of location A.
direct instruction
Computer; Software engineering
A computer instruction that contains the direct addresses of its operands.
two-plus-one address instruction
Computer; Software engineering
A computer instruction that contains three address fields, the third containing the address of the instruction to be executed next. For example, an instruction to add the contents of A to the ...
three-address instruction
Computer; Software engineering
A computer instruction that contains three address fields. For example, an instruction to add the contents of locations A and B, and place the results in location C.
