central processing unit
noun
plural central processing units
: the component of a computer system that performs the system's basic operations (such as processing data), that exchanges data with the system's memory or peripherals, and that manages the system's other components : cpu
Examples of central processing unit in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Under normal conditions, these signals go straight to the robot’s central processing unit.
—
New Atlas, 8 Feb. 2026
Their servers pack standard DRAM for the central processing units that perform tasks such as scheduling work and moving data around the system.
—Eric Sullivan, Scientific American, 5 Feb. 2026
As part of the collaboration, CoreWeave will be among the first to deploy forthcoming Nvidia products, including storage systems and a new central processing unit, or CPU.
—Dina Bass, Bloomberg, 26 Jan. 2026
CoreWeave will be the first to deploy future Nvidia products, including storage systems and a new central processing unit, or CPU.
—Sofia Chierchio, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for central processing unit
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
New Atlas, 8 Feb. 2026
Their servers pack standard DRAM for the central processing units that perform tasks such as scheduling work and moving data around the system.
—Eric Sullivan, Scientific American, 5 Feb. 2026
As part of the collaboration, CoreWeave will be among the first to deploy forthcoming Nvidia products, including storage systems and a new central processing unit, or CPU.
—Dina Bass, Bloomberg, 26 Jan. 2026
CoreWeave will be the first to deploy future Nvidia products, including storage systems and a new central processing unit, or CPU.
—Sofia Chierchio, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for central processing unit
Cite this Entry
“Central processing unit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/central%20processing%20unit. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
