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| − | An ''Instruction'' is the smallest unit of code in [[Machine Language]]. Each instruction consists of an [[Operation|operation]], [[Addressing Mode|addressing mode]] information, and zero or more arguments such as register numbers, addresses, bit counts, or [[Immediate Value|immediate values]]. | + | An ''Instruction'' is the smallest unit of code in [[Machine Language]]. Each instruction consists of an [[Operation|operation]], [[Addressing Mode|addressing mode]] information, and zero or more arguments such as register numbers, addresses, bit counts, or [[Immediate Value|immediate values]]. Each instruction is [[Instruction Encoding|encoded]] into a binary value in the program text. |
Latest revision as of 12:40, 26 September 2019
An Instruction is the smallest unit of code in Machine Language. Each instruction consists of an operation, addressing mode information, and zero or more arguments such as register numbers, addresses, bit counts, or immediate values. Each instruction is encoded into a binary value in the program text.
