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microprocessor

[mahy-kroh-pros-es-er, ‐uh-ser; especially British ‐proh-ses-er, ‐suh-ser]

noun

an integrated computer circuit that performs all the functions of a CPU.

Origin of microprocessor

First recorded in 1965–70; micro- + processor
Related formsmi·cro·proc·es·sing, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for microprocessing

microprocessor

noun

computing a single integrated circuit performing the basic functions of the central processing unit in a small computer
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Word Origin and History for microprocessing

microprocessor

n.

1970, from micro- + processor.

Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
microprocessing in Science

microprocessor

[mī′krō-prŏs′ĕs-ər]

An integrated circuit that contains a processor, such as a central processing unit.
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