control unit
kənˈtrəʊl ˈjuːnɪt
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Definition of control unit - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
computingTECH.part of a CPU directing operationsTECH.
  • The control unit manages the CPU's instruction cycle.
2.
technologyTECH.device regulating a system's functionTECH.
  • The control unit ensures the machine operates smoothly.
controller regulator
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Expressions with control unit

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electronic control unitn.
small computer that manages specific functions inside a machine or vehicle
The mechanic replaced the faulty electronic control unit in the car.

Expressions with control

under controladj.
not causing any immediate concern
The patient's condition is under control.
control freakn.
person with obsessive need to control events
She is a control freak about her wedding plans.
damage controln.
actions taken to limit negative effects of a problem
The company engaged in damage control after the scandal broke.
outta controladj.
not manageable or under control
The party got outta control after midnight.
beyond one's controladj.
not able to be controlled by someone
The delay was beyond his control.
out of controladj.
wildly unrestrained or violent
The party got out of control after midnight.

Expressions with unit

crack unitn.
elite group known for exceptional performance
The crack unit was deployed for the critical operation.
hurting unitn.
person in pain or distress
After the accident, he was a real hurting unit.
family unitn.
parents and children living together
The family unit moved to a new neighborhood.
garbage disposal unitn.
device under a sink grinding food waste
The garbage disposal unit broke down yesterday.
kitchen unitn.
piece of furniture or equipment in a kitchen
We installed a new kitchen unit last weekend.
police unitn.
group of police officers working together
The police unit responded quickly to the emergency call.
shower unitn.
complete shower setup, including cubicle and hardware
We replaced the old tub with a new shower unit last weekend.
unit managern.
person responsible for running one specific part of an organization
The unit manager organized staff schedules for the entire department.
unit of measurementn.
standard quantity used to measure something
A meter is a unit of measurement for length.
unit pricen.
price shown as cost per unit
The unit price on the shelf was $3 per dozen.

Terms related to control unit

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circuitcomponentdevicehardwaremanagementoperationsystemtechnologyinterfacemechanismmoduleprocessor

Terms with control unit included in their meaning

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cancer celln.
hospital
abnormal body unit in malignant growth, multiplying without control
master controln.
technology
main control unit that manages and coordinates connected devices or systems
operational responsibilityn.
management
duty to direct and control daily activities of a process or unit
serialn.
security
unit of police officers for riot control
control blockn.
engineering
unit in a control system that directs another component's operation
flitn.
technology
flow control unit in networking
anti-riot policen.
law enforcement
special police unit trained and equipped to control violent crowds
bow thrustern.
aviation
propeller unit on an airship's bow for control

Examples of control unit in a sentence

  • Engineers upgraded the control unit for better performance.
  • The control unit failed, causing the system to shut down.
  • Technicians replaced the faulty control unit promptly.

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  1. French:unité de contrôle, ...
  2. German:Steuereinheit, ...
  3. Italian:centralina, ...
  4. Spanish:controlador, sistema de control, ...
  5. Portuguese:unidade de controlo, controlador, ...
  6. Chinese:控制单元, 控制器, ...
  7. Japanese:制御装置, 制御ユニット, ...
  8. Arabic:وَحْدَة التَّحَكُّم, وَحْدَة تَحَكُّم, ...
  9. Hebrew:יְחִידַת בִּקּוּר, יְחִידַת בַּקָּרָה, ...
  10. Russian:управляющий блок, регулятор, ...
  11. Ukrainian:блок управління, блок керування, ...
  12. Hindi:नियंत्रण इकाई, नियंत्रक, ...
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