microprocessor

noun
UK: /ˌmaɪ.krəʊˈprɒs.e.sər/
US: /ˌmaɪ.kroʊˈprɑː.ses.ər/

  1. A small computer processor on a single integrated circuit, used in computers and other electronic devices.

    1. My computer uses a fast microprocessor.
    2. The washing machine's advanced microprocessor controls its complex cycles precisely.

  2. The central processing unit (CPU) of a computer, contained on an integrated circuit chip.

    1. The microprocessor handles all the calculations.
    2. Modern smartphones contain powerful microprocessors that enable them to perform complex tasks quickly.

Synonyms

cpu processor

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "microprocessor" in English means: A small computer processor on a single integrated circuit, used in computers and other electronic devices., The central processing unit (CPU) of a computer, contained on an integrated circuit chip..

The phonetic transcription of "microprocessor" is /ˌmaɪ.krəʊˈprɒs.e.sər/ in British English and /ˌmaɪ.kroʊˈprɑː.ses.ər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "microprocessor": cpu, processor.

Example usage of "microprocessor": "My computer uses a fast microprocessor.". More examples on the page.