cpu
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.cpu
noun, often capitalized C&P&U \ˌsē-(ˌ)pē-ˈyü\Definition of CPU
: the component of a computer system that performs the basic operations (as processing data) of the system, that exchanges data with the system's memory or peripherals, and that manages the system's other components —called also processor
See Origin of CPU
central processing unit
First Known Use: 1962
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