CPU (Central Processing Unit)
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CPU Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
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CPU
<architecture> 1. central processing unit.
2. Occasionally used (although less and less) to refer to the system unit.
(2000-08-10)
<architecture> 1. central processing unit.
2. Occasionally used (although less and less) to refer to the system unit.
(2000-08-10)
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CPU
Central Processing Unit
Central Processing Unit
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CPU
Central Processing Unit
Central Processing Unit
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Central Processing Unit
Central Processing Unit
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Central Processing Unit; the brain of the computer which contains a microprocessor that controls the computer
Central Processing Unit; the brain of the computer which contains a microprocessor that controls the computer
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CPU - Central Processing Unit
The brains of your computer. In fact, the main silicon chip that runs the operating system and programs, and controls essential operations.
The brains of your computer. In fact, the main silicon chip that runs the operating system and programs, and controls essential operations.
| Jensen's Technology Glossary |
CPU
Central Processing Unit that encompasses a computer's RAM, processing, and control circuitry, including the arithmetic-logic (ALU) unit. Both the ALU and the control units are wholly contained on the microprocessing chip whereas the primary storage is on the mother board or the expansion bus. For test comparisons of Intel Pentium, PowerPC, and Mips R4X00, and DEC Alpha, see Montgomery (1994) . Montgomery ranks Pentium and Mips highest in terms of file servers. He ranks Pentium higher on most graphics and business applications criteria except for price since PowerPC is a cheaper alternative. There are, of course, other considerations. The PowerPC currently performs better than Pentium in terms of temperature, speed, and price, but all these advantages are expected to disappear when Intel introduces its upgrade versions of the Pentium. The PowerPC, however, will not perform as well using DOS and Windows operating systems. (See also Alpha processor , Pentium , MIPS , PowerPC , CISC , RISC , Operating system , and Motherboard )
Central Processing Unit that encompasses a computer's RAM, processing, and control circuitry, including the arithmetic-logic (ALU) unit. Both the ALU and the control units are wholly contained on the microprocessing chip whereas the primary storage is on the mother board or the expansion bus. For test comparisons of Intel Pentium, PowerPC, and Mips R4X00, and DEC Alpha, see Montgomery (1994) . Montgomery ranks Pentium and Mips highest in terms of file servers. He ranks Pentium higher on most graphics and business applications criteria except for price since PowerPC is a cheaper alternative. There are, of course, other considerations. The PowerPC currently performs better than Pentium in terms of temperature, speed, and price, but all these advantages are expected to disappear when Intel introduces its upgrade versions of the Pentium. The PowerPC, however, will not perform as well using DOS and Windows operating systems. (See also Alpha processor , Pentium , MIPS , PowerPC , CISC , RISC , Operating system , and Motherboard )
| Electronic Music Glossary |
Central processing unit (CPU)
A microprocessor or computer which is used to perform complex task-related functions. Within an electronic musical instrument, it is a dedicated computer system for handling the many performance and control-related messages and commands that must be processed in real time.
A microprocessor or computer which is used to perform complex task-related functions. Within an electronic musical instrument, it is a dedicated computer system for handling the many performance and control-related messages and commands that must be processed in real time.
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CPU (Central Processing Unit )
The central processing unit is the main brain of the computer,where the information is processed and calculations are done.
CPU (Central Processing Unit )
The central processing unit is the main brain of the computer,where the information is processed and calculations are done.
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CPU
Stands for "Central Processing Unit." This baby is the brain of your computer. It processes all basic instructions and pretty much runs the show. Any time something needs to be computed, it gets sent to the CPU. Every day, it's compute this, compute that -- you'd think the CPU would need a break after awhile. But no. It just keeps on processing. Amazing. The CPU is also referred to as the simply the processor. Some people refer the entire motherboard as the CPU, but that's just wrong.
Stands for "Central Processing Unit." This baby is the brain of your computer. It processes all basic instructions and pretty much runs the show. Any time something needs to be computed, it gets sent to the CPU. Every day, it's compute this, compute that -- you'd think the CPU would need a break after awhile. But no. It just keeps on processing. Amazing. The CPU is also referred to as the simply the processor. Some people refer the entire motherboard as the CPU, but that's just wrong.
CPU Definition from Government Dictionaries & Glossaries
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CPU
central processing unit
central processing unit
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CPU
Central Processing Unit
Central Processing Unit
CPU Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
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CPU
Noun
1. (computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing; the CPU and the memory form the central part of a computer to which the peripherals are attached
(synonym) central processing unit, C.P.U., central processor, processor, mainframe
(hypernym) electronic equipment
(part-holonym) computer, computing machine, computing device, data processor, electronic computer, information processing system
(part-meronym) CPU board, mother board
(classification) computer science, computing
Noun
1. (computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing; the CPU and the memory form the central part of a computer to which the peripherals are attached
(synonym) central processing unit, C.P.U., central processor, processor, mainframe
(hypernym) electronic equipment
(part-holonym) computer, computing machine, computing device, data processor, electronic computer, information processing system
(part-meronym) CPU board, mother board
(classification) computer science, computing
| Anagram |
cpu
cup puc
cup puc
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cpu
n : (computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing; the cpu and the memory form the central part of a computer to which the peripherals are attached [syn: central processing unit , cpu, c.p.u., central processor, processor, mainframe]
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cpu time
cpu info center
cpu
n : (computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing; the cpu and the memory form the central part of a computer to which the peripherals are attached [syn: central processing unit , cpu, c.p.u., central processor, processor, mainframe]
similar words(2)
cpu time
cpu info center
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CPU
central processing unit: láraonad próiseála
central processing unit: láraonad próiseála
CPU Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
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CPU
Central Processing Unit
Central Processing Unit
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CPU
Control Panel Unit
Control Panel Unit
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CPU
Central Processing Unit
Central Processing Unit
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CPU
Central Processing Unit
Central Processing Unit
| Telecommunication Standard Terms |
CPU
Abbreviation for central processing unit . 1. The portion of a computer that includes circuits controlling the interpretation and execution of instructions. (188 ) 2. The portion of a computer that executes programmed instructions, performs arithmetic and logical operations on data, and controls input/output functions. Synonym central processor. 3. Abbreviation for communications processor unit. The portion of a digital communications switch that executes programmed instructions, performs arithmetic and logical operations on signals, and controls input/output functions.
Abbreviation for central processing unit . 1. The portion of a computer that includes circuits controlling the interpretation and execution of instructions. (188 ) 2. The portion of a computer that executes programmed instructions, performs arithmetic and logical operations on data, and controls input/output functions. Synonym central processor. 3. Abbreviation for communications processor unit. The portion of a digital communications switch that executes programmed instructions, performs arithmetic and logical operations on signals, and controls input/output functions.
communications processor unit (CPU)
A computer embedded in a communications system. Note 1: An example of a CPU is the message data processor of a DDN switching center. (188 ) Note 2: CPU is also an abbreviation for central processing unit of a computer.
| AERONAUTICAL ABBREVIATIONS |
CPU
Central Processor Unit
Central Processor Unit
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CPU
Central Processing Unit
Central Processing Unit
| Technical English by wpv |
CPU
Central processing unit. The part of the computer that contains the circuits that control and perform the execution of computer instructions.
Central processing unit. The part of the computer that contains the circuits that control and perform the execution of computer instructions.
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CPU
Central Processor Unit;
Call Pick Up
Central Processor Unit;
Call Pick Up
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CPU
Central Processing Unit
Central Processing Unit
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CPU
Central Processing Unit
Central Processing Unit
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CPU
Central Processing Unit
Central Processing Unit
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CPU
Central Processing Unit
Central Processing Unit
CPU Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
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CPU
Central Processing Unit
Central Processing Unit
CPU Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
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CPU Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Central processing unit
A central processing unit (CPU), or sometimes simply processor, is the component in a digital computer capable of executing a program. It interprets computer program instructions and processes data. CPUs provide the fundamental digital computer trait of programmability, and are one of the necessary components found in computers of any era, along with primary storage and input/output facilities. A CPU that is manufactured as a single integrated circuit is usually known as a microprocessor. Beginning in the mid-1970s, microprocessors of ever-increasing complexity and power gradually supplanted other designs, and today the term "CPU" is usually applied to some type of microprocessor.
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