Cpu (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- The CPU in this computer is outdated and needs to be upgraded for better performance.
- The CPU and the memory form the central part of a computer to which the peripherals are attached.
- A faster CPU can handle more applications simultaneously without slowing down.
- The CPU is located on the motherboard and is usually the component that produces the most heat.
- A microprocessor is often referred to as the CPU because it is the part of the computer that performs most of the data processing.