cpu

noun
UK: /ˌsiː.piːˈjuː/
US: /ˌsiː.piːˈjuː/

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

    1. The CPU is the brain of the computer, handling all instructions. [ ] [ ]
    2. Upgrading the CPU can significantly improve the computer's overall performance. [ ] [ ]

  2. A central processing unit; the main component of a computer that processes instructions.

    1. My CPU gets very hot when I play games. [ ] [ ]
    2. The computer technician replaced the faulty CPU with a brand new model. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

microprocessor processor
cpu verb

  1. To process data using a central processing unit.

    1. The computer is CPUing the data now. [ ] [ ]
    2. The server room is CPUing the financial records to update the databases. [ ] [ ]
cpu adjective

  1. Relating to or involving the central processing unit of a computer.

    1. The CPU intensive task slowed down the system. [ ] [ ]
    2. The software uses CPU resources efficiently, maximizing performance. [ ] [ ]
cpu abbreviation

  1. An abbreviation for central processing unit.

    1. The computer's performance is limited by its CPU. [ ] [ ]
    2. The motherboard houses the CPU, RAM, and other essential components. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cpu" in English means: The part of a computer that controls all the other parts., A central processing unit; the main component of a computer that processes instructions..

The phonetic transcription of "cpu" is /ˌsiː.piːˈjuː/ in British English and /ˌsiː.piːˈjuː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cpu": microprocessor, processor.

Example usage of "cpu": "The CPU is the brain of the computer, handling all instructions.". More examples on the page.