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CPU

American  

abbreviation

Computers.

  1. central processing unit: the key component of a computer system, which contains the circuitry necessary to interpret and execute program instructions.

CPU British  

abbreviation

  1. central processing unit

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CPU Scientific  

  1. Abbreviation of central processing unit

CPU Cultural  

  1. An abbreviation for c entral p rocessing u nit. The “brain” of a computer, the CPU is where data manipulation actually takes place. The results of these manipulations are then stored in the computer memory. Microprocessors perform this function in personal computers.

Etymology

Origin of CPU

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

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The CPU proposal would see membership linked directly to birth registration, so library cards would be waiting for newborns at their local library.

From BBC

Oracle announced a ‘chip neutrality’ policy, committing to work with various CPU and GPU suppliers, including an expanded partnership with AMD.

From Barron's

A task that once required 90 hours on a high-end GPU now finishes in about 90 minutes on a standard CPU.

From Science Daily

Buchalter sees tailwinds for AMD’s gross margins as its CPU business grows and gains market share.

From MarketWatch

On the call with analysts the evening of the earnings report, CEO Lisa Su said many customers are planning “substantially” larger CPU buildouts in the next few quarters to support higher AI demand.

From Barron's

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