Meanings
- computingA superset of the x86 instruction set architecture, providing additional support for 64-bit addressing while remaining mostly backward compatible with older applications.
Synonyms & antonyms
proper nounA superset of the x86 instruction set architecture, providing additional support for 64-bit addressing while remaining mostly backward compatible with older applications.
Cite this entry
x86-64. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/x86-64
“x86-64.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/x86-64. Accessed November 4, 2026.
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