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RISC

Pronunciation: /rɪsk/
Definition of RISC

noun

[usually as modifier] Computing
  • computers or computing based on a form of microprocessor designed to perform a limited set of operations extremely quickly: RISC processors a RISC machine

Origin:

1980s: acronym from reduced instruction set computer (or computing)

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