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noun Computers.
CPU.
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Also called central processor.
Origin of central processing unit
First recorded in 1965–70
Words nearby central processing unit
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How to use central processing unit in a sentence
We often think of the cortex as the central processing unit for deciphering language.
That information is being sent to a central processing unit to make decisions, so you’ve got an extra set of software, the algorithms, making those decisions.
Engineering the future of mobility|MIT Technology Review Insights|November 18, 2021|MIT Technology ReviewMeanwhile, the central processing unit, or CPU, also has to do a lot of work to run the game.
British Dictionary definitions for central processing unit
central processing unit
noun
the part of a computer that performs logical and arithmetical operations on the data as specified in the instructionsAbbreviation: CPU
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Scientific definitions for central processing unit
central processing unit
The part of a computer that interprets and carries out instructions provided by the software. It tests and manipulates data, and transfers information to and from other components, such as the working memory, disk drive, monitor, and keyboard. The central processing units of personal computers are generally implemented on a single chip, called a microprocessor.
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