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central processing unit

noun

Definition of CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT

:  cpu
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First Known Use of CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT

1961

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CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT Defined for Kids

central processing unit

noun

Definition of CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT for Kids

:  processor 3

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