noun
(computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing
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the CPU and the memory form the central part of a computer to which the peripherals are attached
• Syn: ↑central processing unit, ↑CPU, ↑C.P.U., ↑processor, ↑mainframe
• Topics: ↑computer science, ↑computing
• Hypernyms: ↑electronic equipment, ↑hardware, ↑computer hardware
• Part Holonyms: ↑computer, ↑computing machine, ↑computing device, ↑data processor, ↑electronic computer, ↑information processing system
• Part Meronyms: ↑CPU board, ↑mother board
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central processor or central processing unit noun
The part of a computer which performs the logical and arithmetical operations on the data and which controls other units of the computer system (abbrev CPU)
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Main Entry: ↑centre
Useful english dictionary. 2012.