CPU

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /(ˌ)siː(ˌ)piːˈjuː/
• (GA) enPR: sē'pē(')-yo͞oʹ, IPA: /ˌsi(ˌ)piˈju/

Noun

CPU (plural CPUs)

1. (computer hardware) Initialism of central processing unit
2. (video games) Any character or entity controlled by the game software.

   Synonyms: NPC

3. (computing, slang) The main computer case containing the central components of a personal computer.
4. (nursing education) Initialism of clinical practice unit

Related terms

• FPU
• GPU
• PPU
• MMU

Translations

• French: UCT, UC
• Italian: processore
• Portuguese: UCP
• Russian: ЦПУ

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