processing unit
ˈprəʊsɛsɪŋ ˈjuːnɪt
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Definition of processing unit - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
computer componentTECH.part of a computer that processes dataTECH.
  • The processing unit handles all the calculations.
CPU processor
2.
central processingTECH.main part of a computer that executes instructionsTECH.
  • The central processing unit is crucial for performance.
central processor CPU
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Images of processing unit

  • processing unit: part of a computer that processes data
    part of a computer that processes data
  • processing unit: main part of a computer that executes instructions
    main part of a computer that executes instructions

Expressions with processing unit

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central processing unitn.
main part of a computer executing instructions
The central processing unit is crucial for running applications.
graphics processing unitn.
specialized circuit that creates images for a screen
The graphics processing unit handles all the game's visuals.

Expressions with processing

payroll processingn.
administrative work of calculating employee pay and arranging wage payments
Outsourcing payroll processing saved the company time and reduced errors.
processing plantn.
facility where food is prepared and packaged
The meat processing plant ensures the meat is safe for consumption.
processing timen.
time required to complete a process
The processing time for the application is three weeks..
processing periodn.
time needed for a task, request, or material to be processed
The visa processing period may take up to three months.
in the processing stageadj.
currently being processed or developed
The project is still in the processing stage.
priority processingn.
customer service handling urgent requests first
The company offers priority processing for premium members.

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 processing unit

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processuniteunitycentral processing unitchipcircuitcorehardwaremicroprocessormotherboardsemiconductorcomputer

Terms with processing unit included in their meaning

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processorn.
computing
the central processing unit of a computer
CPUacr.
acr: central processing unit
the main part of a computer
GPUacr.
acr: graphics processing unit
part of the computer that makes pictures
central computern.
science
main processing unit that controls operations of a large system or machine
auxiliary equipmentn.
technology
supporting electronic devices separate from a computer’s main processing unit
computer coren.
science fiction
main processing unit in a fictional computer
APUacr.
acr: Accelerated Processing Unit
computer chip that combines CPU and GPU functions
dGPUacr.
acr: discrete graphics processing unit
separate processing unit handling visual display work

Examples of processing unit in a sentence

  • A faulty processing unit can cause system errors.
  • The processing unit handles all the computations.
  • Upgrading the processing unit can boost speed.

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  1. French:unité de traitement, CPU, ...
  2. German:Recheneinheit, Zentraleinheit, ...
  3. Italian:unità di elaborazione, processore, ...
  4. Spanish:procesador, ...
  5. Portuguese:unidade de processamento, unidade central de processamento, ...
  6. Chinese:处理单元, ...
  7. Japanese:プロセッシングユニット, 中央処理装置, ...
  8. Arabic:وَحْدَة مُعالَجَة, وحدة المعالجة المركزية, ...
  9. Hebrew:יְחִידַת עִבּוּד, יְחִידַת עִבּוּד מֶרְכָּזִית, ...
  10. Russian:процессор, ...
  11. Ukrainian:обчислювальний блок, процесор, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रोसेसिंग यूनिट, केंद्रीय प्रसंस्करण इकाई, ...
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