central processor

ˈsɛntrəl ˈprəʊsɛsə

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Definition of central processor - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technology

TECH.

primary component that executes instructions in a computer

TECH.

The central processor handles all the main calculations in the system..
The central processor is the brain of the computer.
Upgrading the central processor can improve performance.

CPU

microprocessor

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primary component that executes instructions in a computer

Expressions with central

central casting

perfect fit for a stereotype or role

The politician was central casting for a leader.

from central casting

adj.

perfectly matching a stereotypical image or role

He looked like a detective from central casting.

out of central casting

adj.

perfectly matching a stereotype or expectation

The detective looked like he was out of central casting.

central heating

heating rooms using radiators or air vents

We installed central heating with new radiators.

central office

headquarters where main functions are coordinated

The central office issued new guidelines for all branches.

north-central

adj.

located in the central part of the northern area

The north-central region of the state is known for its forests..

Expressions with processor

food processor

electric kitchen appliance for mixing, shredding, or slicing food

She used the food processor to slice vegetables quickly.

word processor

software for creating and editing text documents

Microsoft Word is a popular word processor.

processor speed

rate at which a computer chip runs instructions or operations

Higher processor speed usually makes programs load and respond more quickly.

computer processor

hardware part in a computer that runs instructions

The computer processor runs all the programs.

data processor

person responsible for handling data

The data processor ensured compliance with privacy laws.

signal processor

device that processes signals

The signal processor improved the audio quality.

third party processor

company that processes payments for other businesses

The online store uses a third party processor for credit card transactions.

distributed array processor

computer system with multiple processors for one problem

The distributed array processor improved the simulation's speed.

front-end processor

computer receiving data for initial processing before main computer

The front-end processor pre-processes data from sensors.

graphics processor

electronic chip that calculates images and video for a screen

The new game requires a powerful graphics processor to run smoothly.

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microprocessor chip

silicon logic

integrated circuit acting as the central processor for a device

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French:processeur central, ...
German:Zentralprozessor, ...
Italian:processore centrale, ...
Spanish:procesador central, ...
Portuguese:processador central, ...
Chinese:中央处理器, ...
Japanese:中央処理装置, ...
Arabic:معالج مركزي, ...
Hebrew:מְעַבֵּד מֶרְכָּזִי, ...
Russian:центральный процессор, ...
Ukrainian:центральний процесор, ...
Hindi:केंद्रीय प्रोसेसर, ...
Bengali:কেন্দ্রীয় প্রসেসর, ...
Catalan:processador central, ...
Czech:procesor, ...
Danish:central processor, ...
Dutch:centrale processor, ...
Greek:κεντρικός επεξεργαστής, ...
Hungarian:központi feldolgozóegység, ...
Khmer:អង្គដំណើរការកណ្ដាល, ...
Korean:중앙 처리 장치, ...
Persian:پردازنده مرکزی, ...
Polish:procesor centralny, ...
Portuguese (BR):processador central, ...
Romanian:unitate centrală, ...
Swedish:centralprocessor, ...
Thai:หน่วยประมวลผลกลาง, ...
Turkish:merkezi işlemci, ...
Vietnamese:CPU, ...

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