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Central Processing Unit (Noun)

Meaning

(computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing; "the CPU and the memory form the central part of a computer to which the peripherals are attached".

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The computer's central processing unit is the part that handles all the calculations and logical operations.
  • In most computers, the central processing unit is a microprocessor that executes the instructions.
  • A computer's performance is heavily dependent on the speed and efficiency of its central processing unit.
  • The motherboard of a computer is usually designed to hold the central processing unit, memory, and other essential components.
  • An overclocked central processing unit can process more data in less time but generates more heat.

Synonyms

  • C.P.U.
  • Mainframe
  • Processor
  • Central Processor
  • CPU

Hypernyms

  • Computer Hardware
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