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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That's in part because a slowdown in Moore's law is making hardware costs more stubborn and in part because gamers are increasingly moving to mobile and PC-based competition. Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 27 Mar. 2024 Essentially, Moore's law kicked into hyperdrive. Peter Shubenok, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2022

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 13 Nov. 2024.

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