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– Central Processing Unit is another name for processor
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Stands for 'central processing unit', this is the 'brain' of the computer. When people talk about the speed of a computer they are talking about the speed of the CPU.
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Central Processing Unit. Sometimes called the Central Processor, the Chip or Microprocessor. The CPU is a computer's critical component that contains the circuitry necessary to interpret and exec [..]
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by 1970, abbreviation of central processing unit.
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Central Processing Unit. The brain of the computer.
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Central processing unit; the part of a computer that oversees all operations and calculations. 
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The component of a computer system that controls the interpretation and execution of instructions. The CPU of a PC consists of a single microprocessor, while the CPU of a more powerful mainframe consi [..]
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CPU is a standard term for Central Processing Unit, which is also called the Processor of the computer.
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Computing processor unit- the cpu process the code given to it.
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1. Central Processing Unit. The main part of your computer, (not your monitor or sound card, for example). 2. Cayce Pollard Units. From William Gibson's science fiction novel Pattern Recogniti [..]
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Central Processing Unit. A CPU is basically the brains of your computer. Without a CPU, your computer would be an expensive paperweight.
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In a PC, the central processing unit (CPU) is the primary control device for the entire computer system. The CPU is technically a set of components that manages all the activities and does much of the [..]
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CPU Crack pipes United. Stands for a group of teenagers that are fascinated by anything and everything that is related to marijuana smoking and smoking in general.
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Today, often mistaken for the entire computer, case and all. CPU is NOT the entire computer but is the Central Processing Unit. It is the brain of computer executing tasks and telling the other compon [..]
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See Central Processing Unit
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Stands for Central Processing Unit. This is the brain of your computer. It is made up of two parts: The Arithmetic Logic Unit (this does all the processing) and the Control Unit (this makes sure every part of the computer is working together to present the information).
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Central Processing Unit. The main processor in the computer'sconfiguration that handles processing tasks or directs auxiliaryprocessors (coprocessors) to perform them.
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This glossary of computer hardware terms is a list of definitions of terms and concepts related to computer hardware, i.e. the physical and structural components of computers, architectural issues, an [..]
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   computer
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Central Processing Unit. The main internal component of a computer where executions of instructions are carried out and calculations are performed.
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central processing unit.
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The Central Processing Unit (CPU) used to connote the tower portion of a typical desktop computer system; these days it is used interchangeably with what Intel and others refer to as the General Purpo [..]
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Abbreviation for central processing unit. 1. The portion of a computer that includes circuits controlling the interpretation and execution of instructions. 2. The portion of a computer that executes programmed instructions, performs arithmetic and logical operations on data, and controls input/output functions. Synonym central processor. 3. Abbrevi [..]
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Central Processing Unit.
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WebGuest Dictionary The brains of your computer. In fact, the main silicon chip that runs the operating system and programs, and controls essential operations.
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The principal operating part of a computer, the CPU carries out the instructions of a computer program and performs the basic mathematic, logical, and input-output operations of a computer system.
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The central processing unit (CPU) is the brains behind your computer. The CPU is responsible for performing calculations and tasks that make programs work. The higher the speed of a CPU, the faster the CPU undertakes the calculations and tasks.
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See: central processing unit.
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The Central Processing Unit is the main "brain" of the computer, where the information is processed and calculations are done. CPUs come from many different manufacturers including but not limited to Intel, AMD, Cyrix and Motorola. There are also many proprietary CPUs in special interest equipment. The main silicon chip that runs a comput [..]
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is short for central processing unit. The CPU is the brain center of the computer and is sometimes referred to simply as the central processor. The CPU is where most calculations take place and the mo [..]
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Central Processing Unit. The brain of a computer. Cooling is so very important due to the intense heat buildup. It is not uncommon for the fans to fail. Dust is the number one reason why they fail. Mo [..]
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Central Processing Unit; the brains of the computer. The CPU interprets and executes the actual computing tasks.
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Abbreviation for Central Processing Unit.
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Central processing unit; the brain of the computer; controls the other elements of the computer
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The part of the computer that contains the microprocessor, power supply, hard drive, and disk drives.
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Central Processing Unit
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Central Processing Unit
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Central Processing Unit, the brain of the computer, sometimes referred to as the processor is what actually executes (runs) programs and the operating system of the computer.
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This is pretty much the brain of your computer. It processes everything from basic instructions to complex functions. Any time something needs to be computed, it gets sent to the CPU. The CPU can also be referred to simply as the “processor” or “chip”.
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Central Processing Unit, otherwise known as the brains of your computer, smartphone or other electronic device. More powerful CPUs allow you to run more programs and process more files simultaneously.
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The most important part of the computer, the CPU is the component within the computer capable of executing a program.
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Central Processing Unit. Think of the CPU, or microprocessor, as the brain of a computer system. The CPU is a chip that deciphers and initiates your commands.
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(Central Processing Unit)
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Central Processing Unit-the main internal component of a computer where executions of instructions are carried out and calculations are performed.
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(n) (computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing
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See Central Processing Unit.
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(Central Processing Unit) The nerve centre of the computer : everything flows through it. Often just called "the processor". The best known PC processors are Intel's Pentium and AMD's Athlon.
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(Central Processing Unit) The nerve centre of the computer : everything flows through it. Often just called "the processor". The best known PC processors are Intel's Pentium and AMD [..]
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Central Processing Unit
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Case Progression Unit
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Child Protection Unit
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Often referred to as the brain of a computer. The central processing unit, or CPU, with its level 1 cache memory, contains the control unit and the arithmetic/logic unit, both working together as a te [..]
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The part of a computer which has the logic, computational and decision-making hardware. It interprets and executes instructions as they are received.
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Refer to Central Processing Unit.
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CPU (Central Processing Unit) - otherwise known as a processor - is an electronic circuit that can execute computer programs. Both the miniaturization and standardization of CPUs have increased their [..]
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Central Processing Unit; the calculator portion of a computer.
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Central processing unit. This is a computer's microprocessor that's connected to the motherboard. Its speed is measured in Mhz, which indicates how quickly the computer can handle data. You [..]
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Central Planning Unit
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is an abbreviation for Central Processing Unit. This is the "active" part of your computer, which executes all the machine instructions
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The Central Processing Unit also refered to as the Processor. The part of the PLC that runs and interprets the code.
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See Central Processing Unit.
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  The Central Processing Unit in a computer, the component that actually executes programs. The CPU reads machine language instructions from the computer's memory and carries them out.
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Technically it stands for Central Processing Unit, but in the context of video games it's a general term used to describe the elements of the game controlled by the computer program and not by th [..]
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Central Processing Unit
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Cost Per User, the cost associated with acquiring new users. The marketing campaigns that your studio allocates to acquire additional customers. Relevant Articles: Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Customer_acquisition_cost)
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Central Processing Unit
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Central Processing Unit.
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Central Processing Unit - The primary computing unit in a mainframe computer.
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Central processing unit (CPU) is another name for the part of a computer that executes the program instructions. Rose uses the term as a convenient short acronym for computer. Some products, such as KVM switches, use this term to label a computer port.
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central processing unit. The CPU is the main computer processor that interprets and executes most instructions and calculations. The CPU of most PCs and workstations consists of a single large chip called a microprocessor.
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Central Processing Unit Further Reading
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Abbreviation of Central Processing Unit (The main “brain” chip of a computer or the main housing of a computer that contains the “brain” chip).
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An acronym used for the central processing unit of a computer.
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Central Processing Unit Further Reading
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Central processing unit
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The main circuit board and processor of the Controller System.
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CPU is a computer's central processing unit. CPU may also refer to:
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