Sekirov Dictionary

misfetch

/ˈmɪsfɛtʃ/

noun 2
/mɪsˈfɛtʃ/ verb 2
forms 3

noun2

•
An error that occurs when the wrong block of code is fetched in advance.
- It also shows the conditional branch misprediction rate ( due to both misprediction and target address misfetch), the return misprediction rate, and the BTB miss rate . — 1996
The act of fetching to the wrong location.

misfetch

/mɪsˈfɛtʃ/

verb2

•
To fetch the wrong block of code or instruction.
- However, a single misfetched instruction can cause the system to begin executing code from nonexistent or improper memory locations, and it is unlikely to recover on its own. — 1989
•
To steer to the incorrect location when trying to fetch somewhere.
- Furthermore, the direct container handling at shipside can also be controlled by the ACYAS in order to prevent containers from misfetching. — 1986

forms

misfetched · misfetching · misfetches

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