misfetched

Verb

misfetch (third-person singular simple present misfetches, present participle misfetching, simple past and past participle misfetched)

1. To fetch the wrong block of code or instruction.
   • However, a single misfetched instruction can cause the system to begin executing code from nonexistent or improper memory locations, and it is unlikely to recover on its own.1989, Michael Slater, Microprocessor-based Design, page 268
2. To steer to the incorrect location when trying to fetch somewhere.
   • Furthermore, the direct container handling at shipside can also be controlled by the ACYAS in order to prevent containers from misfetching.1986, International Journal on Policy and Information - Volume 10, page 41

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