chipset

noun

chip·​set ˈchip-ˌset How to pronounce chipset (audio)
: a group of integrated circuits that together perform a set of related functions (such as processing data)

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Qualcomm is one of the biggest semiconductor companies making chipsets. Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026 The Honor 600 Pro is pushing towards flagship territory thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, while the Honor 600 Lite chases the younger market thanks to the budget-friendly MediaTek Dimensity chipset over the Snapdragons featured in the 600 and 600 Pro. Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2026 Inside is a Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 chipset supported by a BES 2800 co-processor, which is the same as the last two generations of the OnePlus Watch. James Peckham, PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026 On the hardware side, the Pura X Max includes a homegrown Kirin 9030 Pro chipset and 5,300mAh battery, with support for 66W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chipset

Word History

Etymology

chip entry 1 ("integrated circuit") + set entry 2

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chipset was in 1966

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“Chipset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chipset. Accessed 15 May. 2026.

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