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runahead.

The speculative execution of code that may or may not be required to execute, so that the results are available in advance if that branch is in fact subsequently taken.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. The speculative execution of code that may or may not be required to execute, so that the results are available in advance if that branch is in fact subsequently taken.

    uncountable
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Deverbal from run ahead.

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