central processing unit

noun
UK: /ˌsentrəl ˈprəʊsesɪŋ ˈjuːnɪt/
US: /ˌsentrəl ˈprɑːsesɪŋ ˈjuːnɪt/

  1. The part of a computer that controls all the other parts and performs operations.

    1. The central processing unit is the brain of the computer.
    2. Upgrading the central processing unit significantly improved the computer's overall performance.

  2. The component in a computer that executes instructions, often called a processor.

    1. My computer's central processing unit runs very fast.
    2. The efficiency of the central processing unit is crucial for handling demanding applications.

Synonyms

processor microprocessor
central processing unit adjective

  1. Relating to the central processing unit within a computer system.

    1. The central processing unit performance is the key.
    2. Central processing unit architecture has evolved rapidly over the past decade.
central processing unit abbreviation

  1. An abbreviation for central processing unit.

    1. My CPU is overheating.
    2. The CPU handles all the computational tasks efficiently.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "central processing unit" in English means: The part of a computer that controls all the other parts and performs operations., The component in a computer that executes instructions, often called a processor..

The phonetic transcription of "central processing unit" is /ˌsentrəl ˈprəʊsesɪŋ ˈjuːnɪt/ in British English and /ˌsentrəl ˈprɑːsesɪŋ ˈjuːnɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "central processing unit": processor, microprocessor.

Example usage of "central processing unit": "The central processing unit is the brain of the computer.". More examples on the page.