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Record 1 2012-03-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Programs and Programming
DEF

A computer status in which the processor does not compute but may, after receiving a specified signal, proceed with a given program.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
DEF

État dans lequel un ordinateur n'exécute aucune instruction, mais peut, sur un signal extérieur, poursuivre l'exécution d'un programme déterminé.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Programas y programación (Informática)
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