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Definition of C.P.U.
1. Noun. (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"
Exact synonyms: Central Processing Unit, Central Processor, Cpu, Mainframe, Processor
Group relationships: Computer, Computing Device, Computing Machine, Data Processor, Electronic Computer, Information Processing System
Terms within: Cpu Board, Mother Board
Generic synonyms: Electronic Equipment, Computer Hardware, Hardware
Category relationships: Computer Science, Computing
Derivative terms: Process
Group relationships: Computer, Computing Device, Computing Machine, Data Processor, Electronic Computer, Information Processing System
Terms within: Cpu Board, Mother Board
Generic synonyms: Electronic Equipment, Computer Hardware, Hardware
Category relationships: Computer Science, Computing
Derivative terms: Process
Lexicographical Neighbors of C.P.U.
Literary usage of C.P.U.
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. 3-D Deterministic Radiation Transport Computer Programs: Features by OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (1997)
"Measured parallel performance for TORT on Los Alamos National Laboratory's rho
machine, an 8-CPU Cray Y/MP running UNICOS 8.0, accounted for this dependence ..."
2. The Gentleman's Magazine (1794)
"... a rirt'olu- t'on of the CPU* t i'f l.iru:en:»nci. agreed 10 on Voi'day bit.
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