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CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the phrase central processing unit. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the phrase central processing unit. (close relations)
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mainframe
nounn
noun

• a large digital computer serving 100-400 users and occupying a special air-conditioned room

• (computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing

processor
nounn
noun

• a business engaged in processing agricultural products and preparing them for market

• someone who processes things (foods or photographs or applicants etc.)

• (computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing

cpu
nounn
noun

• (computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing

computer
nounn
noun

• a machine for performing calculations automatically

• an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines)

desktop
nounn
noun

• the top of a desk

• (computer science) the area of the screen in graphical user interfaces against which icons and windows appear

laptop
nounn
noun

• a portable computer small enough to use in your lap

machine
nounn
noun

• any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

• an efficient person

• an intricate organization that accomplishes its goals efficiently

• a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point

• a group that controls the activities of a political party

• a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

verb

• turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery

• make by machinery

microprocessor
nounn
noun

• integrated circuit semiconductor chip that performs the bulk of the processing and controls the parts of a system

server
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)

• (court games) the player who serves to start a point

• (computer science) a computer that provides client stations with access to files and printers as shared resources to a computer network

• utensil used in serving food or drink

unit
nounn
noun

• any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange

• an individual or group or structure or other entity regarded as a structural or functional constituent of a whole

• an organization regarded as part of a larger social group

• a single undivided whole

• a single undivided natural thing occurring in the composition of something else

• an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity

workstation
nounn
noun

• a desktop digital computer that is conventionally considered to be more powerful than a microcomputer

central processor
nounn
noun

• (computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing

c.p.u.
nounn
noun

• (computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing

Best Hypernyms For CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for central processing unit, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
hardware component computer device machine processor technology
Phrases (2)
computer hardwareelectronic equipment

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