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(1) A single event that is repeated. For example, in a carrier frequency, one cycle is one complete wave. (2) A set of events that is repeated. For example, in a polling system, all of the...
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Definition: cycle
(1) A single event that is repeated. For example, in a carrier frequency, one cycle is one complete wave.
(2) A set of events that is repeated. For example, in a polling system, all of the attached terminals are tested in one cycle. See machine cycle and memory cycle.
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