Moore's law

noun

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: an axiom of microprocessor development usually holding that processing power doubles about every 18 months especially relative to cost or size

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Recent Examples on the Web Essentially, Moore's law kicked into hyperdrive. Peter Shubenok, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2022

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Word History

Etymology

Gordon E. Moore born 1929 American computer industry executive

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Moore's law was in 1977

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“Moore's law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Moore%27s%20law. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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