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There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Central Processing Unit.
Central Processing Unit - as a noun
(computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing
Example: "The cpu and the memory form the central part of a computer to which the peripherals are attached"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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"The central processing unit is the brain of a computer, responsible for executing instructions and performing calculations."
"Modern central processing units are built using millions or even billions of transistors."
"The speed of a central processing unit is measured in gigahertz."
"The central processing unit communicates with other computer components through a system bus."
"The central processing unit determines the overall performance of a computer system."
