Central Processing Unit

Definitions of Central Processing Unit
  1. noun
    (computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing
    synonyms: CPU, Hauptprozessor, Zentraleinheit
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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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