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microprocessor

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mi·cro·proc·es·sor  (mkr-prss-r)
n.
An integrated circuit that contains the entire central processing unit of a computer on a single chip.

microprocessor [ˌmaɪkrəʊˈprəʊsɛsə]
n
(Electronics & Computer Science / Computer Science) Computing a single integrated circuit performing the basic functions of the central processing unit in a small computer

microprocessor  (mkr-prss-r)
An integrated circuit that contains a processor, such as a central processing unit.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.microprocessormicroprocessor - integrated circuit semiconductor chip that performs the bulk of the processing and controls the parts of a system; "a microprocessor functions as the central processing unit of a microcomputer"; "a disk drive contains a microprocessor to handle the internal functions of the drive"
micro chip, microchip, microprocessor chip, silicon chip, chip - electronic equipment consisting of a small crystal of a silicon semiconductor fabricated to carry out a number of electronic functions in an integrated circuit
microcomputer, PC, personal computer - a small digital computer based on a microprocessor and designed to be used by one person at a time
Translations
microprocessor [ˌmaɪkrəʊˈprəʊsesəʳ] Nmicroprocesador m
microprocessor [ˌmaɪkrəʊˈprəʊsɛsər] nmicroprocesseur m
microprocessor [ˌmaɪkrəʊˈprəʊsɛsəʳ] nmicroprocessore m
microprocessor [ˌmaɪkrəʊˈprəʊsɛsəʳ] nmicroprocessore m


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