noun

microprocessor

microprocessor

The microprocessor is the brain of the computer.

The microprocessor is the brain of the computer.

This phone has a powerful microprocessor.

This phone has a powerful microprocessor.

((a/an microprocessor)) a microprocessor The new microprocessor is very fast.

Synonyms: CPU (Central Processing Unit), chip, processor

A combination of 'micro-' (small) and 'processor' (a device that processes data). It means a small processing unit.

Think of a 'micro' (tiny) chip that 'processes' all the information in your device.

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