IBM AT 5170 Technical Reference page 454

than one computer instruction for each symbolic statement, or
both, as well as performing the function of an assembler.
complement. A number that can be derived from a specified
number by subtracting it from a second specified number.
complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS). A logic
circuit family that uses very little power.
It
works with a wide
range of power supply voltages.
computer. A functional unit that can perform substantial
computation, including numerous arithmetic operations or logic
operations, without human intervention during a run.
computer instruction code. A code used to represent the
instructions in an instruction set. Synonymous with machine
code.
computer program. A sequence of instructions suitable for
processing by a computer.
computer word. A word stored in one computer location and
capable of being treated as a unit.
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configuration. ( 1) The arrangement of a computer system or
network as defined by the nature, number, and the chief
characteristics of its functional units. More specifically, the term
configuration may refer to a hardware configuration or a software
configuration. (2) The devices and programs that make up a
system, subsystem, or network.
conjunction. Synonym for AND operation.
contiguous. Touching or joining at the edge or boundary;
adjacent.
control character. A character whose occurrence in a particular
context initiates, modifies, or stops a control operation.
control operation. An action that affects the recording,
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processing, transmission, or interpretation of data; for example,
starting or stopping a process, carriage return, font change,
rewind, and end of transmission.
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