microprocessor

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

noun

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

microprocessor

/ ˌmaɪkrəʊˈprəʊsɛsə /

noun

1. computing a single integrated circuit performing the basic functions of the central processing unit in a small computer

microprocessor

/ mī′krō-prŏs′ĕs-ər /

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

Other Words From

• micro·proces·sing noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of microprocessor¹

First recorded in 1965–70; micro- + processor

Example Sentences

Each module will have its own set of lights and cameras, as well as a microprocessor where data is analyzed then sent up into the cloud and back to the shopper’s app and virtual cart with less than one second latency.

From TechCrunch

Whether we really need to install chips in every object under the sun is another matter, but if an Internet of Everything is really in the cards, then these plastic microprocessors might be one of the key ingredients.

From Singularity Hub 

Now British chip designer Arm thinks it might have the solution after unveiling the most powerful plastic microprocessor to date.

From Singularity Hub 

In a paper published last week in Nature, researchers from the company detailed a 32-bit microprocessor built directly onto a plastic substrate that promises to be both flexible and dramatically cheaper than today’s chips.

From Singularity Hub 

Kodiak will examine how it can use SK’s products, components and technology for its autonomous system, including artificial intelligence microprocessors and advanced emergency braking systems.

From TechCrunch

A new computer, for instance, may or may not have a microprocessor made with conflict minerals.

From The Daily Beast

Currently every iOS device runs on a Samsung microprocessor: Apple orders about 200 million of them a year.

From The Daily Beast

Every Samsung microprocessor will go into a Samsung product.

From The Daily Beast

Apple makes the microprocessor, the device, the operating system, and some of the key applications.

From The Daily Beast

The capabilities of the integrated circuit (IC), and in particular the microprocessor, continue to increase unabated.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• chip
• circuitry
• microchip
• silicon chip