central processing unit

The part of a computer that fetches, decodes and executes instructions from memory, possibly through a cache.

Noun

  1. The part of a computer that fetches, decodes and executes instructions from memory, possibly through a cache.

    Synonyms: CPU

    Coordinate Terms: graphics processing unit

Forms

central processing units

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