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View synonyms for central processing unit
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 instructions CPU
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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Word History and Origins
Origin of central processing unit1
First recorded in 1965–70
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We often think of the cortex as the central processing unit for deciphering language.
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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.
Meanwhile, the central processing unit, or CPU, also has to do a lot of work to run the game.
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