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CPU

noun

  1. electronic circuitry within a computer that carries out the instructions of a computer program by performing the basic arithmetic, logical, control and input/output (I/O) operations specified by the instructions and coordinates the other components
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Pronunciation: /(ˌ)siː(ˌ)piːˈjuː/ / /ˌsi(ˌ)piˈju/

noun

  1. Initialism of central processing unit.

    “Dell has announced that the new XPS 13 and XPS 13 2-in-1 will be its first to feature 11th-Gen Intel CPUs and meet the Evo certification.”

    “Looking for the best RAM for your PC in 2023 has gotten a little bit more complicated than before. With the advent of DDR5, you can now choose between a newer standard, and an older one. DDR4 has a differently keyed connector, and you’re also going to have to check that the RAM is compatible with your CPU in the first place. So, what should you buy?”

  2. Any character or entity controlled by the game software.
  3. The main computer case containing the central components of a personal computer.
  4. Initialism of clinical practice unit.