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Definition of fetch

The process of ‘fetching’ a data or instruction item from memory and writing it to a register. The ‘fetched’ item is then either executed (instruction), or acted upon (data).

Computer Science

Other definitions of fetch

To retrieve an instruction or an item of data from memory and store it in a register. Fetching is part of the execution cycle of a microprocessor; first an instruction or item of data must be fetched from memory and loaded into a register, after which it can be executed (if it is an instruction) or acted upon (if it is data).

Computer Science

A proprietary XML-based query language that is used in Microsoft Dynamics CRM to retrieve information.

Computer Science

To remotely view, stream, or copy files stored on a PC running OneDrive from any other device.

Computer Science