Definition of CPU
Nouns
(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"
- Synonyms:
- C.P.U., central processing unit, central processor, mainframe, processor
- Type of:
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electronic equipment
equipment that involves the controlled conduction of electrons (especially in a gas or vacuum or semiconductor)
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computer hardware, hardware
(computer science) the mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical components making up a computer system
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