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coprocessor
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co·proc·es·sor  (kprss-r)
n.
A microprocessor that performs specialized functions that the central processing unit cannot perform or cannot perform as well and as quickly.
coprocessor [ˌkəʊˈprəʊsɛsə]
n
(Electronics & Computer Science / Computer Science) Computing a microprocessor circuit that operates alongside and supplements the capabilities of the main processor, providing, for example, high-speed arithmetic
coprocessor  (kprss-r)
A microprocessor distinct from the central processing unit. A coprocessor performs specialized functions that the central processing unit cannot perform or cannot perform as well and as quickly.
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coprocessor
n (Comput) → Koprozessor m; maths coprocessor → Arithmetikprozessor m
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