: a manufacturer of integrated circuits

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The filing raises questions about whether the advanced robots ban could affect other US chipmakers or manufacturers. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 20 Oct. 2026 Elice Group shares plunged 30% on their debut, and new analysis showed investors were upping their purchases of credit default swaps linked to bonds issued by chipmakers and data center builders. — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 20 Oct. 2026 Intel advanced 2% after JPMorgan analysts upgraded their rating on the chipmaker. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026 The government pressured chipmakers to reprioritize order fulfillment, safeguarding the birthright of Americans to buy new trucks. — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chipmaker

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1971, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of chipmaker was in 1971

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“Chipmaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chipmaker. Accessed 23 Oct. 2026.

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