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- DictionaryCPU/ˌsē ˌpē ˈyo͞o/
abbreviation
- 1. central processing unit.
abbreviation
Electronic circuitry within a computer that carries out the instructions of a computer program by performing the basic arithmetic, logical, control and input/output operations specified by the instructions and coordinates the other components
A central processing unit (CPU), also called a central processor, main processor, or just processor, is the most important processor in a given computer. Its electronic circuitry executes instructions of a computer program, such as arithmetic, logic, controlling, and input/output (I/O) operations. This role contrasts with that of external components, such as main memory and I/O circuitry, and spec... Wikipedia