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Definition of Central processing unit
1. Noun. (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"
Exact synonyms: C.p.u., Central Processor, Cpu, Mainframe, Processor
Group relationships: Computer, Computing Device, Computing Machine, Data Processor, Electronic Computer, Information Processing System
Terms within: Cpu Board, Mother Board
Generic synonyms: Electronic Equipment, Computer Hardware, Hardware
Category relationships: Computer Science, Computing
Derivative terms: Process
Group relationships: Computer, Computing Device, Computing Machine, Data Processor, Electronic Computer, Information Processing System
Terms within: Cpu Board, Mother Board
Generic synonyms: Electronic Equipment, Computer Hardware, Hardware
Category relationships: Computer Science, Computing
Derivative terms: Process
Definition of Central processing unit
1. Noun. (computer hardware) The part of a computer that fetches, decodes and executes instructions; attached directly to the memory. Abbreviated: CPU. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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