control unit
Americannoun
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the part of a CPU that interprets the instructions in programs and directs the operation of the entire system.
Etymology
Origin of control unit
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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More changes to the water control unit are due to be made later this month.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Revenue in its software and control unit jumped 20%.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
"The air traffic control unit where the problem appeared handles up to nearly 5,000 flights per day during the summer season," Kaperonis said.
From Barron's • Jan. 13, 2026
A laser cutter was poised halfway through carving out a flight control unit.
From New York Times • May 4, 2024
Then I plug the control unit into the wall, right where it was plugged in on that Monday night.
From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements
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