Microprocessor (Noun)
Meaning
Integrated circuit semiconductor chip that performs the bulk of the processing and controls the parts of a system; "a microprocessor functions as the central processing unit of a microcomputer"; "a disk drive contains a microprocessor to handle the internal functions of the drive".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The microprocessor is the brain of the computer, executing instructions and controlling the flow of data.
- A microprocessor functions as the central processing unit of a microcomputer, performing calculations and logical operations.
- The disk drive contains a microprocessor to handle the internal functions of the drive, such as data transfer and error correction.
- The smartphone's microprocessor is a powerful chip that enables fast app switching and smooth graphics rendering.
- The embedded microprocessor in the automobile's fuel injection system adjusts the fuel-to-air ratio in real-time to optimize engine performance.