Data
Data noun - A collection of factual knowledge about something.
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Instructions and data are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Instructions" instead a noun "Data".
Instructions
Instructions noun - A manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it.
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Synonyms for Instructions
Data and instructions are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Data" instead a noun "Instructions".
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Main memory is relatively fast and holds most of the data and instructions that are needed by currently running programs.
Source: Useful Notes / Memory Hierarchy -
CPUs perform operations called 'instructions' on data to get results; some operations take multiple cycles to perform, others can be performed multiple times in a single cycle.
Source: Useful Notes / Clock Speed - You have data, and you have instructions.
Source: Useful Notes / Flynn's Taxonomy
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