Misfetch
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /mɪsˈfɛtʃ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Misfetch is a noun meaning (computing) An error that occurs when the wrong block of code is fetched in advance.
Meaning
(computing) An error that occurs when the wrong block of code is fetched in advance.
More Meanings
- (nautical) The act of fetching to the wrong location.
- (computing) To fetch the wrong block of code or instruction.
- (nautical) To steer to the incorrect location when trying to fetch somewhere.
Example Sentences
All branches and calls cause a misfetch when the branch is not present in the BTB.
The number of cycles wasted on each mispredicted or misfetched branch is larger than in a RISC processor.
Furthermore, the direct container handling at shipside can also be controlled by the ACYAS in order to prevent containers from misfetching.
Unfortunately, the typical optimizations for cachelike structures, such as larger capacity or associativity, will not help in decreasing misfetches.
Word Forms
- misfetches
- misfetching
- misfetched
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include miscompute, misexecution, miscode, misfeed, miswrite, miscatch.
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