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central processing unit (n)

(computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing

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(computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing

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The central processing unit (CPU) is often referred to as the "brain" of a computer, responsible for executing instructions and performing calculations.

The speed and efficiency of a computer's CPU play a crucial role in determining overall system performance.

Modern CPUs are comprised of millions of transistors integrated onto a single microchip, allowing for fast and complex computations.

The CPU receives instructions from software programs and executes them by fetching, decoding, and executing operations.