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microprogramming

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[mahy-kruh-proh-gram-ing, -gruh-ming] / ˈmaɪ krəˌproʊ græm ɪŋ, -grə mɪŋ /

noun

Computers.

  1. the use or preparation of microprograms.

Etymology

Origin of microprogramming

micro- + programming

Example Sentences

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Wilkes also came up with the idea of microprogramming as a way of controlling the computer's operations, by building complex high-level instructions from small ones – microcode.

From The Guardian • Nov. 30, 2010

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