microprocessor
/ˌmaɪkroʊˈprɑsɛsər/
noun
- A small electronic chip that acts as the central processing unit (CPU) of a computer or other device, controlling its functions.
- The microprocessor in my laptop handles all the calculations for running programs.
- Modern cars have dozens of microprocessors controlling everything from the engine to the entertainment system.
- The invention of the microprocessor made personal computers affordable for everyday people.
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