Definition Synonyms
Definition of microprocessor - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
computer controlTECH. main microchip controlling a computer's functionsTECH.
- The microprocessor handles all the data processing tasks.
2.
system controlTECH. semiconductor chip controlling system partsTECH.
- The microprocessor coordinates the system's activities.
Images of microprocessor
main microchip controlling a computer's functions 
semiconductor chip controlling system parts
Expressions with microprocessor
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integrated circuit acting as the central processor for a device
The new microprocessor chip made the router faster and more efficient.
electronic setup built around a microprocessor that controls devices or processes
The washing machine uses a microprocessor system to manage its different cycles.
Origin of microprocessor
Greek, mikros (small) + Latin, processus (process)
Terms with microprocessor included in their meaning
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technology
plastic card with embedded microprocessor for storing data
computer hardware
additional microprocessor for specific tasks in computing
personal computer
digital computer for one person, built around a microprocessor
acr: Microprocessor without Interlocked Pipeline Stages
computer chip design for faster processing
abr: Sandy Bridge
Intel microprocessor family released in 2011
hardware
microprocessor designed for parallel computing with built-in memory and communication
abr: microprocessor
small computer chip that controls electronic devices
computer hardware
electronic setup built around a microprocessor that controls devices or processes
Examples of microprocessor in a sentence
A faulty microprocessor can cause system failures. A faulty microprocessor can cause system errors.
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- French:microprocesseur, processeur, ...
- German:Mikroprozessor, ...
- Italian:microprocessore, ...
- Spanish:microprocesador, ...
- Portuguese:microprocessador, ...
- Chinese:微处理器, ...
- Japanese:マイクロプロセッサ, ...
- Arabic:مُعَالِج دَقِيق, رَقَاقَة مُعَالِج, ...
- Hebrew:מִיקְרוֹפְּרוֹסֶסוֹר, מִיקְרוֹמַעֲבֵד, ...
- Russian:микропроцессор, процессор, ...
- Ukrainian:мікропроцесор, процесор, ...
- Hindi:माइक्रोप्रोसेसर, प्रोसेसर चिप, ...
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